When is the Designated Area defined and agreed upon between Bumper Man and the franchisee?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We grant a Designated Area (as defined in Item 12) for the operation of your Bumper Business within which you will perform mobile bumper repair services to Bumper Man customers. You will select the market area for your Bumper Business subject to availability and our agreement and we will provide a Designated Area within such market area. We may offer suggestions of available markets meeting our general criteria for a Designated Area. The selection criteria for the Designated Area are described in Item 12. The Designated Area is defined and agreed between Bumper Man and you before you purchase the franchise. We will determine the Designated Area by the specific geographic and market factors affecting the market and by our overall plan for development of the market. These market factors may include: the number of Major Dealerships, the number of regional and local dealerships, and the size and demographics of the local population. "Major Dealerships" means authorized dealers of a nationally recognized automobile brand (e.g., General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Honda, FCA US Brands (e.g. Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep) and any automobile or truck dealerships stocking an average of at least 50 used vehicles each month).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the Designated Area, which is the territory where a franchisee will operate their mobile bumper repair services, is defined and agreed upon between Bumper Man and the franchisee before the franchise is purchased. The franchisee selects a market area, subject to availability and Bumper Man's agreement, and Bumper Man provides a Designated Area within that market area. Bumper Man may suggest available markets that meet their criteria.
The selection of the Designated Area is based on specific geographic and market factors, including the number of Major Dealerships (authorized dealers of nationally recognized automobile brands stocking at least 50 used vehicles each month), the number of regional and local dealerships, and the size and demographics of the local population. Bumper Man determines the Designated Area based on these factors and their overall plan for market development.
This means that a prospective Bumper Man franchisee will have the opportunity to discuss and agree upon their operating territory with Bumper Man before committing to the franchise. This is a crucial step, as the Designated Area's characteristics will significantly impact the franchisee's potential customer base and business success. Understanding the criteria Bumper Man uses to define the Designated Area is essential for franchisees to evaluate the opportunity and negotiate a territory that aligns with their business goals.