If the Certified Technician for a Bumper Man franchise is an entity, where is the Certified Technician Operating Principal identified?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (k) "Certified Technician Operating Principal" means a natural person who: (i) owns directly or indirectly at least 51% Equity Interest in Certified Technician and has the authority to direct the day-to-day operations of the Certified Technician; (ii) has satisfactorily completed Franchisor's Initial Training program at Certified Technician's expense; (iii) will thereafter devote full time and best efforts to the operation of the Bumper Business and have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the Bumper Business and supervision of the Personnel; and (iv) serves as a primary point of contact on behalf of the Certified Technician in communications with the Franchisor. If the Certified Technician is an Entity, then the Certified Technician Operating Principal will be identified in the Certified Technician Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, if the Certified Technician is an entity, the Certified Technician Operating Principal is identified in the Certified Technician Addendum. The Certified Technician Operating Principal must own at least 51% equity interest in the Certified Technician entity and have the authority to direct the day-to-day operations.
Furthermore, the Certified Technician Operating Principal must complete Bumper Man's initial training program at the Certified Technician's expense. They must also devote their full time and best efforts to operating the Bumper Business, managing its daily operations, and supervising personnel.
Finally, the Certified Technician Operating Principal serves as the primary contact between the Certified Technician and Bumper Man. This ensures clear communication and accountability between all parties involved in the franchise operation.