Must the franchisee operate the Bumper Man Business in full compliance with Applicable Law?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(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; or the delivery of any notice of violation or alleged violation including arrest of Franchisee (if Franchisee is an individual) or Franchisee's Operating Principal (if Franchisee is an Entity) of any Applicable Law, including those relating to health or safety. Franchisee will refrain from any business or advertising practice which may be injurious to Franchisor's business, to the business of other Bumper Man businesses, or to the goodwill associated with the Marks, provided, however, that nothing in this Section 9(b) or elsewhere in this Agreement restricts or is intended to restrict Franchisee's communications with any state or federal law regulator or enforcement authority about potential violations of law. Franchisee will be solely responsible for procuring and continuously maintaining thereafter all approvals, permits, and/or licenses required for the operation of the Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their Bumper Man business in full compliance with all Applicable Laws. This requirement is a continuous obligation throughout the term of the franchise agreement.
This means that a Bumper Man franchisee is responsible for understanding and adhering to all local, state, and federal laws that pertain to their business operations. This includes, but is not limited to, laws related to business licensing, consumer protection, environmental regulations, and labor laws. The franchisee is also responsible for securing and maintaining all necessary permits and licenses required to operate the Bumper Man business legally.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to inform Bumper Man immediately in writing if any legal action, suit, proceeding, or notice of violation occurs that could negatively impact the Bumper Man business or the franchisee's financial condition. This includes any arrest of the franchisee or the Operating Principal if the franchisee is an entity. This notification requirement ensures that Bumper Man is aware of any potential legal issues that could affect the brand or the franchise system as a whole. The franchisee must also avoid any business or advertising practices that could harm Bumper Man's reputation or the goodwill associated with its trademarks, although franchisees are allowed to communicate with regulators about potential legal violations.