Is it required for the 'Operating Principal' of a Bumper Man franchise to complete the Initial Training program?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (yy) "Operating Principal" means a natural person who: (i) owns directly or indirectly at least 51% Equity Interest in Franchisee and has the authority to direct the day-to-day operations of the Franchisee; (ii) has satisfactorily completed Franchisor's Initial Training program at Franchisee's expense; (iii) will thereafter devote full time and best efforts to the operation of the Bumper Business and have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the Bumper Business and supervision of the Personnel; and (iv) serves as a primary point of contact on behalf of the Franchisee in communications with the Franchisor. The initial Operating Principal is identified in the Summary Page.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchisee is an entity, the Operating Principal must satisfactorily complete the Franchisor's Initial Training program at the franchisee's expense. The Operating Principal must own at least 51% equity interest in the franchisee and have the authority to direct the day-to-day operations.
This requirement ensures that the person in charge of the daily operations of the Bumper Man franchise has been properly trained and understands the Bumper Man system. This is a common practice in franchising, as it helps to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations.
Furthermore, the Operating Principal must devote full time and best efforts to the operation of the Bumper Man business and have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the Bumper Business and supervision of the Personnel, and serve as a primary point of contact on behalf of the Franchisee in communications with the Franchisor. The initial Operating Principal is identified in the Summary Page.