Is the franchisee responsible for the costs associated with the Bumper Man initial training program?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (a) Initial Training Program. Prior to the Commencement Date, Franchisee and Operating Principal (if Franchisee is an Entity) must satisfy all requirements of Initial Training. Franchisee will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee and Operating Principal in connection with any Initial Training program, including, without limitation, costs of obtaining any required certifications, compensation, travel, lodging, meals and other miscellaneous costs. Franchisee and Operating Principal must sign a liability waiver and release in the form prescribed by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the initial training program. Prior to the commencement date, both the franchisee and the operating principal (if the franchisee is an entity) must fulfill all requirements of the initial training.
The franchisee is solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred during the initial training program. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of obtaining required certifications, compensation, travel, lodging, meals, and other miscellaneous costs.
Furthermore, the franchisee and the operating principal are required to sign a liability waiver and release in the form prescribed by Bumper Man. This indicates that franchisees should budget not only for the direct costs of the training but also for their time and any potential incidental expenses.