What is the purpose of the addendum to the Bumper Man Franchise Agreement?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as amended in this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read and understood this Addendum and consents to be bound by all of its terms.
[ Bumper Man, Inc. ]
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO THE RHODE ISLAND FRANCHISE INVESTMENT ACT
This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement between Bumper Man, Inc. ("Franchisor") and ("Franchisee") is dated Capitalized terms not defined in this Addendum have the meanings given in the Franchise Agreement. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Franchise Agreement is amended to include the following: 1. Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that: "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act."
| This Certified Technician Addendum to Bumper Man Franchise Agreement ("Addendum") is effective as of, 20 (the "Effective Date") by and among Bumper Man, Inc. ("Franchisor"), and ("Franchisee"), ("Principal") and ("Certified Technician"). Franchisor, Franchisee, Principal and Certified Technician are collectively referred to as "Parties" in this Addendum. |
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| 1. |
| INTRODUCTION. Franchisor and Franchisee are parties to the Bumper Man Franchise |
| Agreement dated, 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") pursuant to which Franchisee |
| operates |
| a |
| Bumper |
| Man |
| bumper |
| repair |
| business |
| at |
| ("Bumper Business"). |
| Franchisee has |
| requested Franchisor's consent to retain the services of a Certified Technician to perform |
| services within the Designated Area on, 20 ("Commencement Date") to maximize |
| the number of customers serviced by the Bumper Business. |
| 2. |
| DEFINITIONS. |
| All capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the |
| meaning given to such terms in the Franchise Agreement. |
| 3. |
| CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL. Franchisor will grant the limited right to Certified |
| Technician to perform the services in the Designated Area during the Term of the Franchise |
| Agreement (unless terminated in accordance with Section 18), as further set forth in Section 4 of |
| this Addendum, subject to Franchisee's and Certified Technician's satisfaction of the conditions |
| set forth in this Section 3 prior to or concurrently with the proposed Commencement Date: |
| (a) |
| Franchisee and its Principals have paid all Continuing Service Fees and all other amounts |
| owed to Franchisor and its Affiliates, submitted all required Reports and other statements |
| and data and otherwise are in full compliance with this Agreement as of the date of |
| Franchisee's |
| request |
| for |
| approval |
| of |
| the |
| Certified |
| Technician |
| and |
| as |
| of |
| the |
| Commencement Date. |
| (b) |
| The proposed Certified Technician: (1) has sufficient business experience, aptitude, |
| assets and financial resources to operate the Bumper Business; (2) meets Franchisor's |
| then-applicable standards for Bumper Business franchisees set forth in the Manual; (3) |
| and each of the Persons holding a direct or indirect Equity Interest in Certified |
| Technician (if Certified Technician is an Entity) is not engaged and will not engage in the |
| operation or ownership of a business offering bumper repair services or any competitor of |
| Bumper Man, 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 Commencement |
| Date. |
The following sentence is added to the end of the Franchise Agreement: "Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of the Act or any other law of the State of Illinois is void."
Except as amended in this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
[ Bumper Man, Inc. ] Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read and understood this Addendum and consents to
be bound by all of its terms.
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE MARYLAND FRANCHISE REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE LAW
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the purpose of the addendum is to amend the original franchise agreement. Several addenda address specific state franchise laws, including those in Rhode Island, Maryland, and Illinois, ensuring compliance within those jurisdictions. These addenda modify specific sections of the original agreement to align with state regulations. For example, the Rhode Island addendum voids any provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island, or requiring the application of other states' laws, regarding claims enforceable under Rhode Island's Franchise Investment Act. Similarly, the Maryland addendum modifies sections of the agreement to comply with the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Additionally, there is a Certified Technician Addendum that outlines the terms and conditions under which a franchisee can employ a certified technician to perform services. This addendum requires the franchisee to be in full compliance with the agreement, including payment of all fees and submission of required reports. The certified technician must also meet certain qualifications, including sufficient business experience and financial resources.
These addenda ensure that the Bumper Man franchise agreement adheres to varying state laws and provides a framework for specific operational aspects, such as the use of certified technicians. Franchisees must understand these addenda, as they modify the original agreement and outline specific rights, obligations, and conditions that apply to their franchise operation, depending on their location and business practices.