What is the Bumper Man franchisee's obligation regarding business or advertising practices?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the digital version of the Manual in its current form available to Franchisee on the Intranet as instructed. Franchisee will treat the Manual as confidential and maintain the information in the Manual as Confidential Information. Franchisee will return all hard copies of the Manual to Franchisor
immediately on expiration or termination of this Agreement.
(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.
(c) Credit Card and Other Methods of Payment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, franchisees must adhere to specific guidelines regarding their business and advertising practices. Franchisees are required to operate their Bumper Business in full compliance with all applicable laws and must immediately inform the franchisor of any legal actions or notices of violation that could affect their business or financial condition. Furthermore, franchisees must avoid any business or advertising practices that could harm the franchisor's business, other Bumper Man franchises, or the goodwill associated with the Bumper Man brand. However, franchisees are not restricted from communicating with regulatory or enforcement authorities regarding potential legal violations.
Bumper Man franchisees may be required to participate in local or regional advertising cooperatives organized or approved by the franchisor. If participation is mandatory, franchisees must execute the franchisor's standard advertising cooperative agreement. The franchisor retains the right to modify, terminate, or restructure these advertising cooperatives. This ensures that advertising efforts are coordinated and aligned with the overall brand strategy.
Overall, these stipulations ensure that Bumper Man franchisees maintain high ethical and legal standards in their business operations and advertising. By complying with these requirements, franchisees protect the Bumper Man brand's reputation and contribute to the collective success of the franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these obligations to understand the extent of their responsibilities in maintaining the integrity and reputation of the Bumper Man brand.