On what page of the Bumper Man FDD can I find information about group or cooperative buying?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(g) Group or Cooperative Buying. If Franchisor or its Affiliate establish a group buying program or purchasing cooperative for the purpose of obtaining improved and sustainable pricing for Products or any Operating Assets, including the retention of a third party purchasing agent to facilitate such buying program or cooperative, upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee will become a member of such group buying program or cooperative, make reasonable dues payments for the services of such group buying program or purchasing cooperative and execute all documentation reasonably required by Franchisor to facilitate the foregoing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding group or cooperative buying can be found on page 6 of Item 6. Specifically, this section discusses the conditions under which Bumper Man may require franchisees to participate in a group buying program or purchasing cooperative.
This section of the FDD outlines that if Bumper Man or its affiliates establish a group buying program to secure better pricing for products or operating assets, franchisees may be required to join. This could also involve retaining a third-party purchasing agent. Franchisees may also be required to make reasonable dues payments for the services provided by the group buying program or purchasing cooperative.
Furthermore, franchisees may need to execute documentation required by Bumper Man to facilitate their participation in the group buying program. This implies that franchisees may not have a choice in whether or not they participate, and they will need to adhere to the rules and requirements set forth by Bumper Man for such programs.