Who designates the territory for a Bumper Man franchisee?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We offer qualified applicants who satisfy our financial, business experience and related criteria for new Bumper Man franchisees, a franchise agreement to operate a Bumper Man bumper repair service. Each franchisee works alone and independently within a territory we designate. If the designated territory satisfies our criteria for a certified technician (e.g. number of Major Dealerships (as defined below), geographic size of the territory), we may grant you the right to retain the services of a certified technician to provide bumper repair and refinishing services to Bumper Man customers within your designated territory, provided you and the certified technician sign our then-current form of certified technician addendum to the franchise agreement and the certified technician satisfies our then-current training requirements to our satisfaction and pays the required fees to become a certified technician. If you utilize the services of a certified technician, you are solely responsible for the services performed by your certified technician.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man designates the territory for each franchisee. The FDD specifies that each franchisee operates independently within a territory that Bumper Man designates.
The size and characteristics of the designated territory are important because if the territory meets Bumper Man's criteria for a certified technician, the franchisee may be granted the right to hire one. These criteria include factors such as the number of Major Dealerships and the geographic size of the territory.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the criteria Bumper Man uses to designate territories, as this will directly impact their potential customer base and ability to expand their operations with certified technicians. Franchisees should inquire about the typical size and demographics of a Bumper Man territory and how these factors are considered during the designation process.