How many Bumper Man outlets were reacquired from franchisees in 2023?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Texas | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of one Bumper Man outlet was reacquired from a franchisee during the year 2023. This reacquisition occurred in Texas.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and relationship between Bumper Man and its franchisees. Reacquisitions can sometimes indicate issues with franchisee performance or disputes, but in this case, the number is very low, suggesting that such occurrences are not a widespread problem within the Bumper Man franchise system.
It's important to note that while one location was reacquired, the overall number of outlets increased from 129 to 131 in 2023. This suggests that while there may be isolated instances of reacquisition, the Bumper Man system is still growing and attracting new franchisees. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for the Texas reacquisition to fully understand the context and ensure it does not reflect a systemic issue.