To whom are the payments for computer hardware and software made for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| To Whom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of | Method of | |
| Amount | When Due | Payment is to |
| Expenditure | Payment | be Made |
| $50,000 | Lump sum Upon signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Initial Franchise Fee | ||
| (1) | ||
| $15,000 - $40,000 | As arranged Monthly payments over the life of the finance contract unless purchased outright (see note 5) | Lender, Dealership or Seller |
| Truck with Tonneau | ||
| Cover or Camper | ||
| Shell (2) | ||
| Computer $750 - $1,500 | As arranged As arranged | Vendor |
| Hardware, Software |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must make payments for computer hardware and software to a vendor. These costs range from $750 to $1,500. The timing of these payments is arranged between the franchisee and the vendor.
This means that prospective Bumper Man franchisees will need to budget for these technology costs when starting their business. Unlike some franchise systems where technology is provided directly by the franchisor, Bumper Man franchisees source their own hardware and software from an outside vendor.
It is important for potential franchisees to clarify with Bumper Man what specific hardware and software are required or recommended, and whether Bumper Man has preferred vendors. Understanding these requirements will allow franchisees to accurately estimate these initial costs and negotiate payment terms with the chosen vendor.