Is a proposed Bumper Man transferee allowed to operate a Competitive Business?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (ii) The proposed transferee (and its direct and indirect owners): (1) have sufficient business experience, aptitude , assets and financial resources to operate the Bumper Business; (2) are individuals that meet Franchisor's then-applicable Standards for Bumper Business franchisees; (3) are not engaged and will not engage in the operation or ownership of a Competitive Business, and will engage only in the operation of the Bumper Business; and (4) will cooperate with reasonable due diligence requests made by Franchisor promptly thereafter and if additional time is reasonably needed, then prior to the proposed effective date of the Transfer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, a proposed transferee is not allowed to operate a Competitive Business. The FDD states that the proposed transferee cannot be engaged in, nor will engage in, the operation or ownership of a Competitive Business; they can only engage in the operation of the Bumper Man business.
This condition is part of the requirements that must be met before a transfer of the franchise can be approved. The franchisor wants to ensure that the new franchisee is fully committed to the Bumper Man system and does not have conflicting business interests that could detract from their focus or potentially harm the Bumper Man brand.
This restriction is typical in franchising to protect the brand and maintain franchisee commitment. A prospective transferee should carefully consider this restriction and ensure they are willing to fully dedicate themselves to the Bumper Man franchise before pursuing the transfer.