Does Bumper Man provide additional training programs to franchisees?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
During the operation of your Bumper Business, we will:
- (1) Provide additional training programs as Franchisor determines necessary. (Franchise Agreement – Section 5(c)).
- (2) Provide you with advice and guidance on business operations, including interpretation and implementation of the policies and procedures in the Manual. (Franchise Agreement – Section 6).
- (3) Conduct, at our option, meetings, seminars, and other related activities regarding the operation of Bumper Man repair services business for franchisees generally, which you may attend. Except as approved by us, any costs you incur in attending such events will be your responsibility. (Franchise Agreement – Section 5(d)).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man will provide additional training programs as the company determines necessary. Bumper Man may also conduct meetings, seminars, and other related activities regarding the operation of the Bumper Man repair services business for franchisees generally, which franchisees may attend.
Bumper Man may also require, or a franchisee may request, additional refresher or retraining courses, although this training is subject to availability. Franchisees are responsible for any costs incurred to attend these events unless approved by Bumper Man.
While Bumper Man outlines several pre-opening obligations and support activities during the operation of the Bumper Business, the document states that, except as described, Bumper Man is not obligated to provide franchisees with any assistance in the development and operation of their Bumper Business.