Where can I find the 'Effective Date' of the Bumper Man franchise agreement?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made as of the Effective Date between Franchisor and Franchisee.
3. TERM OF FRANCHISE.
- (a) Initial Term. The Initial Term will commence on the Effective Date of this Agreement and expire five years thereafter, unless this Agreement is terminated as provided in Section 18.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and delivered this Franchise Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Effective Date' of the franchise agreement is referenced in several places. The franchise agreement states that it is made 'as of the Effective Date between Franchisor and Franchisee.'
Additionally, the initial term of the Bumper Man franchise agreement commences 'on the Effective Date of this Agreement and expire five years thereafter, unless this Agreement is terminated as provided in Section 18.' This means the franchisee's initial term is directly tied to the effective date, lasting five years from that date unless terminated earlier under the conditions outlined in Section 18.
Furthermore, the document includes the statement: 'IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and delivered this Franchise Agreement as of the Effective Date.' This indicates that the agreement is considered officially executed and delivered on the Effective Date, marking the start of the contractual relationship between Bumper Man and the franchisee.