How must a Bumper Man franchisee identify itself as the independent owner of the Bumper Business?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
se the Marks and any other Intellectual Property is derived solely from this Agreement and limited to its operation of the Bumper Business pursuant to and in compliance with this Agreement. Franchisee's use of Marks and any goodwill associated with such use and any other Intellectual Property will be exclusively for Franchisor's benefit, and this Agreement does not confer any goodwill or other interests in the Marks or other Intellectual Property upon Franchisee.
(b) Limitations on Franchisee's Use of Marks. Franchisee will use the Marks as the sole identification of the Bumper Business, except that Franchisee must identify itself as the independent owner thereof in the manner Franchisor prescribes. Franchisee may not use any Mark as part of any Entity name or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols (other than logos licensed to Franchisee hereunder), or in any modified form, nor may Franchisee use any Mark in connection with the performance of any unauthorized services or sale of any unauthorized products; as part of any domain name, electronic address, metatag, or otherwise on the Internet or in connection with any website (unless expressly authorized in writing by Franchisor); or in any other manner that Franchisor has not expressly authorized in writing. Franchisee will display the Marks in the manner Franchisor prescribes at the Bumper Business, on supplies or materials Franchisor designates, and in connection with forms and advertising and marketing materials. Franchisee's unauthorized use of Marks will be an Event of Default and an infringement of Franchisor's rights in and to Marks.
(c) Intellectual Property Rights. Franchisor will be the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to any Intellectual Property created as a result of or related to the operation of the Bumper Business and any improvements, modifications or derivative works of Franchisee's operation of the Bumper Business in compliance with the Standards or other activities under this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must identify themselves as the independent owners of their Bumper Businesses. This is to be done in a manner prescribed by Bumper Man. Franchisees are required to use the Bumper Man marks as the sole identification of their business, but must also clearly state their independent ownership.
To ensure clarity and avoid any misrepresentation, Bumper Man franchisees must place notices of independent ownership on forms, business cards, employment-related documents, stationery, advertising, and other materials. The specific form and content of these notices will be dictated by Bumper Man, ensuring a consistent message across all franchise locations.
This requirement reinforces the independent contractor status of the franchisee, as stated in the FDD. It clarifies that the franchisee, while operating under the Bumper Man brand, is a separate legal and financial entity responsible for their own business operations. This is a common practice in franchising to clearly delineate the roles and responsibilities of the franchisor and franchisee.