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Who determines if a Bumper Man franchisee has satisfactorily completed initial training?

Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

After you sign the Franchise Agreement and pay the initial franchise fee, you will complete our initial training program during which you will work with two certified trainer Bumper Man franchisees and/or our corporate personnel from the list of trainers which follows the chart below. The initial training program includes the development, promotion and operation of a Bumper Man repair services business and management of business functions related to the Bumper Man repair services business. The initial training program requires you to perform bumper repair services on approximately 100- 150 bumpers, as determined by us based upon a number of factors (e.g., the complexity of the damage to the bumper). The initial training program takes approximately two weeks to complete, but may be more or less depending upon the time it takes you to complete the required bumper repair services in accordance with our then-current standards and as determined by us and our certified trainers. We will try to make training available as necessary for you but cannot guarantee that an initial training program will be available immediately following the execution of your Franchise Agreement. There currently are no fixed (e.g., monthly or bi-monthly) training schedules. We do not charge a fee for initial training, but you are solely responsible for all costs and expenses that you incur in attending training, including travel, accommodations, meals, and other miscellaneous costs. You may not commence performing bumper repair services until you complete the initial training program to our satisfaction, and our training personnel has assisted you in commencing operations of the Bumper Business.

Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 12)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man determines whether a franchisee has satisfactorily completed the initial training program. The initial training program requires the franchisee to perform bumper repair services on approximately 100 to 150 bumpers. The actual number of bumpers is determined by Bumper Man based on factors such as the complexity of the damage.

The initial training program takes approximately two weeks to complete, but the duration may vary depending on how long it takes the franchisee to complete the required bumper repair services in accordance with Bumper Man's standards. A franchisee may not commence performing bumper repair services until they complete the initial training program to Bumper Man's satisfaction.

This means that the franchisee's ability to start their Bumper Man business is directly dependent on meeting the franchisor's standards during training. The franchisee should clarify what specific metrics or criteria Bumper Man uses to assess satisfactory completion of training to ensure they understand the expectations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.