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What is the method by which Bumper Man disburses the remaining balance of invoiced amounts to the franchisee?

Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

g Service Fee paid by Franchisee during the Renewal Term, if applicable, will be as set forth in the franchise agreement executed by Franchisee pursuant to Section 3(b)(iv).

  • (d) Other Fees. Franchisee must pay such other fees or amounts described in this Agreement, including without limitation any Non-Reported Designated Services Fees.
  • (e) Remittances. The Continuing Service Fee and any other periodic fees required by this Agreement will be due and payable each month based on the Gross Sales for the preceding month. Each month, Franchisor will invoice Customers serviced by Franchisee for the Designated Services and any Products provided. Each month, after deduction of all appropriate fees and charges, including without limitation (i) the Continuing Service Fee; (ii) any note payments; (iii) Transfer Fee; (iv) charge-backs on invoices that are disputed by the Customer, inaccurate, incomplete or pastdue; (v) any advances made to Franchisee by Franchisor; and (vi) Non-Reported Designated Services Fees, Franchisor will disburse to Franchisee the remaining balance of invoiced amounts for the preceding month on the 1st and 16th days of the following month. In the event the 1st or 16th day of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday, Franchisor will disburse such funds to Franchisee on the following Business Day.
  • (f) Reports. Franchisee must submit the Gross Sales daily via Franchisor's Intranet system or through other electronic data interfaces that Franchisor may require from time to time. Franchisee will provide the information requested by Franchisor from time to time regarding Gross Sales of the Bumper Business, including verifying the accuracy of the Gross Sales figure by midnight (Central Time) on the Business Day preceding the 1 st and 16th of each calendar month.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees receive the remaining balance of invoiced amounts after certain deductions. Each month, Bumper Man invoices customers for services and products provided by the franchisee. After deducting fees and charges, Bumper Man disburses the remaining balance to the franchisee. These deductions include the Continuing Service Fee, note payments, Transfer Fee, charge-backs on disputed, inaccurate, incomplete, or past-due invoices, advances made to the franchisee, and Non-Reported Designated Services Fees.

Bumper Man disburses the remaining balance to the franchisee on the 1st and 16th days of the following month. If either of these dates falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the disbursement occurs on the following business day.

Furthermore, Bumper Man requires franchisees to sign an electronic transfer of funds authorization, allowing Bumper Man to disburse funds via electronic funds transfer to the franchisee's designated bank account. The franchisee is responsible for any service charges, penalties, fines, or other similar expenses associated with this transfer.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.