Must a Bumper Man franchisee sign a liability waiver and release before the Commencement Date?

Based on the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of a required liability waiver or release that a franchisee must sign before the commencement date. The document does state that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by the franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall waive any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on any statement made by the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

This suggests that while franchisees may be asked to sign various documents, these documents cannot waive their rights under state franchise laws or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. However, the FDD does not explicitly confirm or deny the existence of a liability waiver or release.

Prospective Bumper Man franchisees should directly ask the franchisor whether a liability waiver or release is required and, if so, what specific liabilities the waiver or release covers. Understanding the full scope of any required waivers or releases is crucial before entering into the franchise agreement.