Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as a Bumper Man franchisee?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a Franchisor-approved advertising cooperative, Franchisee will be required to execute Franchisor's then-current standard advertising cooperative agreement. Franchisor may terminate any advertising cooperative pursuant to the terms of the applicable cooperative advertising agreement. Franchisor may require advertising cooperatives to be formed, changed, dissolved or merged.
9. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
(a) Manual. Franchisee will comply with the Standards as set forth in the Manual in the operation of the Bumper Business and as may from time to time otherwise be prescribed in writing. Franchisor has provided to Franchisee one copy of the Manual "on loan" for the Term. Franchisor may make the Manual and related Standards available to Franchisee via the Intranet or otherwise in electronic format (e.g. tablet, smartphone or other mobile device). Franchisor may periodically update and amend the Manual and will notify Franchisee in writing of any such updates or amendments, which will thereupon become a part of the Manual. Franchisee must comply with all written updates and amendments to the Manual. In the event of a dispute relating to the contents of the Manual, the master copy that Franchisor maintains at its principal office or on the Intranet, as designated by Franchisor, will prevail. If Franchisee's copy of the Manual is lost, destroyed or significantly damaged, Franchisee will obtain a replacement copy at the thenapplicable charge to reimburse the cost of a replacement Manual (as of the Effective Date, $500). Franchisee will use the digital version of the Manual in its current form available to Franchisee on the Intranet as instructed. Franchisee will treat the Manual as confidential and maintain the information in the Manual as Confidential Information. Franchisee will return all hard copies of the Manual to Franchisor
immediately on expiration or termination of this Agreement.
(b) Compliance with Applicable Law; Operating Permits. Franchisee will at all times operate the Bumper Business in full compliance with Applicable Law. Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing immediately upon the commencement of any legal action, suit, or proceeding, any administrative action, or the issuance of an order of any court, agency, or other governmental instrumentality, which may adversely affect the operation of the Bumper Business or Franchisee's financial condition;
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 20–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, the most comprehensive source of information regarding a franchisee's obligations is the Manual. Franchisees are required to comply with the standards outlined in the Manual, which Bumper Man provides to the franchisee on loan for the term of the agreement.
The FDD states that Bumper Man may periodically update and amend the Manual, and franchisees will be notified in writing of these changes, which then become part of the Manual. Franchisees must comply with all written updates and amendments. In case of a dispute about the Manual's contents, the master copy maintained by Bumper Man at its principal office or on the Intranet will prevail. If a franchisee loses, destroys, or significantly damages their copy of the Manual, they can obtain a replacement at a cost of $500 as of the effective date.
Bumper Man instructs franchisees to use the digital version of the Manual available on the Intranet. Franchisees must treat the Manual as confidential and return all hard copies to Bumper Man upon the agreement's expiration or termination. Additionally, franchisees may be required to participate in local or regional advertising cooperatives organized or approved by Bumper Man, and they must execute Bumper Man's standard advertising cooperative agreement if required.