Does a Bumper Man franchisee need approval before making changes to the Bumper Business plans?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (j) System Changes. Franchisee will promptly and fully comply with any changes made to the System by Franchisor, including, but not limited to, changes in operations and appearance of the Bumper Business vehicle (including any change of design and marketing concepts) or purchases of Operating Assets as are required by Franchisor in writing. Franchisee may be required to attend meetings to discuss any System changes. If Franchisor requests that changes be made to the Bumper Business, Franchisor will provide Franchisee with a sample for the changes to be made. Franchisee will retain providers as may be necessary to complete, adapt, modify or substitute the sample plans for the Bumper Business. Costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee in attending meetings to discuss System changes and in implementing such changes will be the responsibility of Franchisee unless otherwise specified by Franchisor in writing. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's prior written approval of any and all changes in the plans before commencing or implementing such changes.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, a franchisee must obtain prior written approval from Bumper Man before commencing or implementing any changes to the Bumper Business plans. This requirement ensures that all changes align with Bumper Man's standards and maintain uniformity across all franchise locations.
Bumper Man also retains the right to make changes to the System, including the operations and appearance of the Bumper Business vehicle, designs, and marketing concepts. Franchisees are obligated to comply with these changes promptly and fully, as directed by Bumper Man in writing. Franchisees may be required to attend meetings to discuss these system changes, and while Bumper Man may provide a sample for the changes, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with implementing these changes, unless otherwise specified by Bumper Man in writing.
This level of control allows Bumper Man to maintain brand consistency and adapt to market changes effectively. However, it also means that franchisees have limited autonomy in modifying their business plans and must be prepared to invest in changes mandated by Bumper Man. Prospective franchisees should consider these factors and the potential costs associated with system-wide changes when evaluating the Bumper Man franchise opportunity.