Does Bumper Man provide invoice processing, billing, and collections services for franchisees?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
et forth in the Manual.
As described in our invoice processing procedures set forth in the Manual, you will send us copies of all customer invoices for bumper repair services you perform for Bumper Man customers. We will bill the customers directly and collect amounts owed according to the invoices you provide. We are not obligated to independently verify your invoices for accuracy or completeness. The invoice submission software requires you to verify that each invoice you submit is true and accurate. We will bill the Bumper Man customers you service directly and collect amounts due as specified in each invoice. If the Bumper Man customer does not pay invoiced amounts when due, we may, at our sole option, attempt to collect such past due amounts, but you are ultimately responsible for ensuring your customers pay invoiced amounts for the services you provide.
We will disburse amounts collected for bumper repair services that you provide during the previous month on the 1st and 16th day of each month based upon the invoices you submit to us, less the Continuing Service Fee and any other amounts due to us under the Franchise Agreement. (Franchise Agreement – Section 4(e)).
If a Bumper Man customer does not meet our standards for creditworthiness, we may decline to process invoices for such customer. You will cooperate with us in collecting past-due amounts and facilitate bringing the Bumper Man customer's account current so that you may resume performing bumper repair services for such Bumper Man customer.
You must: (a) use any proprietary software programs, system documentation manuals and other proprietary materials that we require in connection with the operation of the Bumper Business;
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man does provide invoice processing, billing, and collection services for franchisees. As outlined in the manual, franchisees are required to submit copies of all customer invoices for bumper repair services. Bumper Man will then bill customers directly and collect the amounts owed based on the invoices provided by the franchisee. However, Bumper Man is not obligated to verify the accuracy or completeness of these invoices, and the invoice submission software requires franchisees to verify the accuracy of each invoice.
Bumper Man disburses the collected amounts for bumper repair services provided by the franchisee during the previous month on the 1st and 16th of each month. These disbursements are subject to deductions for the Continuing Service Fee and any other amounts owed to Bumper Man under the Franchise Agreement. If a customer does not meet Bumper Man's standards for creditworthiness, Bumper Man may decline to process invoices for that customer.
While Bumper Man may attempt to collect past-due amounts from customers, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring that customers pay for the services provided. Franchisees are also required to use proprietary software programs and purchase any new or upgraded software programs as required by Bumper Man. This includes entering into software license agreements and paying all associated fees. This service is also listed as one of the services Bumper Man will provide during the operation of the franchisee's Bumper Business.