What must a Bumper Man franchisee do regarding training to qualify for a renewal term?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Renewal Term. Franchisee may, at its option, continue to operate the Bumper Business under this Agreement for seven consecutive Renewal Terms, subject to any or all of the following conditions which must, at Franchisor's sole option, be met prior to and at the time of such Renewal Term.
- (i) Franchisee's Notice. Franchisee must give Franchisor Notice of its election to continue to operate the Bumper Business for a Renewal Term no later than six months before the expiration of the Initial Term.
- (ii) Good Standing. Franchisee must not be in default, nor previously have been in default, of any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisee or any of its Affiliates and Franchisor and any of its Affiliates, and Franchisee must have substantially and timely complied with all of the terms and conditions of such agreements during the terms thereof.
- (iii) Maintenance. Franchisor may from time to time require Franchisee to engage in upgrading, renovation, repairs and maintenance of the Bumper Man vehicle and Operating Assets required for the operation of the Bumper Business and to otherwise modernize the Bumper Business to reflect the then-current Standards and image of the System as contained in the Manual or otherwise provided in writing by Franchisor.
- (iv) New Agreement and Renewal Fee. Franchisee must execute Franchisor's then-current form of franchise
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, to qualify for a renewal term, a franchisee must meet several conditions, none of which explicitly mention required training programs. The franchisee must provide notice to Bumper Man of their intent to renew at least six months before the initial term expires.
Additionally, the franchisee must be in good standing, meaning they cannot be in default of any agreements with Bumper Man or its affiliates, and they must have substantially complied with all agreement terms. Bumper Man may also require the franchisee to upgrade, renovate, repair, and maintain the Bumper Man vehicle and operating assets to meet the system's current standards and image.
Finally, the franchisee must execute Bumper Man's then-current form of franchise agreement and pay the renewal fee. While additional training programs and seminars may be offered by Bumper Man, attendance is only mandatory if Bumper Man requests it, and this is not specifically listed as a condition for renewal.