What should a prospective Bumper Man franchisee do if they do not acknowledge or agree with any of the statements in this section of the FDD?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| blank. | If you did not acknowledge or agree to any question please provide a full explanation in the | | | following blank lines. (Attach additional pages, if necessary, and refer to them below.) If you have | | | acknowledged and agreed to each of the foregoing questions, please leave the following lines | | | | | | |
BUMPER MAN, INC. SUMMARY OF ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND FRANCHISEE QUESTIONNAIRE
THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE SIGNED BY YOU, AND WILL NOT APPLY, IF THE OFFER OR SALE OF THE FRANCHISE IS SUBJECT TO THE STATE FRANCHISE REGISTRATION/DISCLOSURE LAWS IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, OR WISCONSIN.
Do not sign this Questionnaire if you are a resident of Maryland or the business is to be operated in Maryland.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, if a prospective franchisee does not acknowledge or agree with any of the statements in the Franchisee Questionnaire, they should provide a full explanation in the blank lines provided. They can attach additional pages if necessary, referencing them as needed. This questionnaire is part of a summary of acknowledgments.
However, it's important to note that this questionnaire is not applicable to franchisees who are residents of or will operate their Bumper Man franchise in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. The document explicitly states that it should not be signed if the offer or sale of the franchise is subject to the franchise registration/disclosure laws of these states. Furthermore, the questionnaire should not be signed by residents of Maryland or if the business is to be operated in Maryland.
This instruction ensures that Bumper Man has a record of any disagreements or lack of understanding from the franchisee's side, allowing for clarification and potential resolution before the franchise agreement is finalized. It also highlights the importance of carefully reviewing and understanding all aspects of the FDD and related agreements before entering into a franchise agreement with Bumper Man.