Does the definition of 'Competitive Business' for a Bumper Man franchise include refinishing and restoration of a vehicle's painted and non-painted exterior surfaces?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (n) "Competitive Business" means any and all businesses: (i) offering and providing repair services to the exterior surface of a vehicle, including without limitation dent repair and refinishing and restoration of a vehicle's painted and non-painted exterior surfaces, as well as any Designated Services and any related offering and sale of products; and (ii) any business that offers and sells services and products. A Competitive Business does not include: (i) other businesses that are licensed by Franchisor or any of its Affiliates; or (ii) Franchisee's Existing Brands.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of a 'Competitive Business' does include refinishing and restoration of a vehicle's painted and non-painted exterior surfaces.
Specifically, the FDD states that a 'Competitive Business' includes any business that offers and provides repair services to the exterior surface of a vehicle. This encompasses dent repair, refinishing, and restoration of both painted and non-painted exterior surfaces. It also includes any Designated Services and the related offering and sale of products.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it restricts the types of businesses that a franchisee (or their Operating Principal) can operate during the term of the franchise agreement. The aim is to prevent direct competition with the Bumper Man franchise. However, the definition does exclude other businesses licensed by Bumper Man or its affiliates, as well as the franchisee's existing brands, providing some flexibility.