What happens to a Bumper Man franchisee's email address upon assignment of contract?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| j. Assignment of contract | Section 16(a) | names, electronic mail address, websites, social media accounts and search engines related to the operation of the Bumper Business or the System or that otherwise associates you with the Bumper Man brand to us or our designee; de identification of your Bumper Man vehicle in accordance with our then-current standards described in the Manual; and compliance with all post-termination covenants and obligations, including without limitation confidentiality, competition and indemnification. No restriction on our right to assign. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 33–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon assignment of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must assign their electronic mail address related to the operation of the Bumper Business or the System to Bumper Man or its designee. This is part of the franchisee's obligations when assigning the contract.
This means that if a franchisee sells or transfers their Bumper Man franchise, they must transfer any email addresses used for the business to the franchisor or someone the franchisor designates. This ensures that Bumper Man maintains control over its brand identity and customer communications. The franchisee must also assign names, websites, social media accounts, and search engines related to the Bumper Man business to the franchisor.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising. It allows the franchisor to maintain a consistent brand presence and customer experience across all franchise locations, even when ownership changes. It also prevents the former franchisee from using the Bumper Man brand to operate a competing business or otherwise confuse customers.