How many Bumper Man outlets were sold to 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, the total number of outlets sold to franchisees in 2023 was zero. The provided table in Item 20 details the changes in outlet numbers for 2022, 2023, and 2024, showing no sales to franchisees during 2023.
Specifically, the table includes a column titled 'Outlets Sold to Franchisee,' which indicates the number of existing outlets that were sold to new franchisees during the specified year. For 2023, the value in this column is '0' for both the 'Texas' row and the 'Totals' row. This means that no existing Bumper Man outlets were transferred to franchisee ownership during that year.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and transfer activity within the Bumper Man franchise system. A lack of sales to franchisees could indicate various factors, such as a preference for company-owned stores, limited franchisee interest in acquiring existing locations, or other strategic decisions by Bumper Man. Prospective franchisees may want to inquire about the reasons behind this trend and whether there are opportunities to purchase existing outlets in the future.