When does Bumper Man provide the franchisee with access to the Manual?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
After you sign your Franchise Agreement and pay the initial franchise fee, we will give you access to our Manual. The Manual may be in electronic format. A copy of the Manual Table of Contents is attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit D. We consider the contents of the Manual to be proprietary and confidential and you are bound by the restrictive covenants regarding our confidential information set forth in the Franchise Agreement with respect to use of the Manual. The Manual for development and operation of the Bumper Business contains 69 pages. (Franchise Agreement – Section 9(a)).
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, franchisees gain access to the Bumper Man Manual after signing the Franchise Agreement and paying the initial franchise fee. The manual may be in electronic format.
The Bumper Man manual contains proprietary and confidential information, and franchisees are bound by restrictive covenants regarding its use, as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. The manual for development and operation of the Bumper Business contains 69 pages.
Additionally, Item 11 states that access to the Manual, which includes operating procedures, standards, rules, and regulations for the Bumper Man system, is provided at training. The manual also includes a list of approved suppliers and preferred vendors, along with standards and specifications for operating the Bumper Man repair services business, including bulletins, supplements, and ancillary materials.
Prospective franchisees should note that they are obligated to keep the contents of the manual confidential and adhere to the guidelines and procedures outlined within it for operating their Bumper Man franchise.