What evidence of compliance with de-identification obligations must a Bumper Man franchisee furnish to the franchisor, and within what timeframe?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee will promptly make such alterations as Franchisor specifies in the Manual or otherwise to distinguish the Bumper Business clearly from its former appearance and from other Bumper Man businesses so as to prevent confusion therewith to the public (e.g. remove Bumper Man vehicle wrap). Within 30 days from the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisee will deliver to Franchisor all Brand Property (including without limitation the tablet used in connection with the operation of the Bumper Business and Bumper Man tools) and all other signs, vehicle wraps, advertising and promotion materials, forms and other materials containing any Mark or otherwise identifying or relating to a Bumper Business and allow Franchisor, without liability to Franchisee or third parties, to remove all such items from the Bumper Business. Franchisee will be responsible for all costs and expenses it incurs in complying with this Section 19(e) and furnish to Franchisor, within 30 days from the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of its compliance with the foregoing obligations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must furnish evidence of compliance with de-identification obligations to Bumper Man within 30 days of the expiration or termination of the franchise agreement. This evidence must be satisfactory to Bumper Man.
Specifically, the franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in complying with de-identification obligations. These obligations include altering the Bumper Business to distinguish it from its former appearance and other Bumper Man businesses to prevent public confusion, such as removing vehicle wraps.
This requirement ensures that upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee fully disassociates from the Bumper Man brand. This protects the brand's integrity and prevents customer confusion. Franchisees should maintain thorough records of all actions taken to comply with these obligations, as they will need to provide evidence that satisfies Bumper Man.