If a Bumper Man franchisee develops ideas to improve the Bumper Man system, what is the franchisee required to do?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Ideas and Concepts. From time to time in connection with the operation of the Bumper Business, Franchisee may create or develop Ideas and Concepts that Franchisee believes will improve the System or the Bumper Man businesses. Franchisee will promptly disclose such Ideas and Concepts to Franchisor and will not implement such Ideas and Concepts without the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisor may elect to use or adopt such Ideas and Concepts if Franchisor determines that such adoption or use will benefit the System. If Franchisor uses or adopts any of such Ideas and Concepts, they will be deemed to be part of the System. Franchisee will be recognized as Franchisor determines appropriate for such Ideas and Concepts. All Ideas
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee comes up with ideas or concepts to improve the Bumper Man system, they must promptly disclose these ideas to Bumper Man. The franchisee is not allowed to implement these ideas without first getting written approval from Bumper Man.
Bumper Man has the option to use or adopt these ideas if they believe it will benefit the overall Bumper Man system. If Bumper Man does use or adopt the franchisee's ideas, the ideas will then be considered part of the Bumper Man system.
The FDD states that Bumper Man will recognize the franchisee for their ideas and concepts in a manner that Bumper Man deems appropriate. This means that while franchisees are encouraged to contribute ideas, Bumper Man retains control over whether those ideas are implemented and how the franchisee is credited for their contribution.