Is Bumper Man required to reimburse all costs associated with the use of additional or substitute Marks?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have the right to substitute different trade names, service marks, trademarks, and indicia of origin for the Marks if the Marks can no longer be used, or if we determine that the substitution will be beneficial to the Bumper Man system. If we do, we may require you to discontinue or modify your use of any Mark or use one or more additional or substitute Marks; provided, if you incur costs associated with the use of additional or substitute Marks, then we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket costs.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 29–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man has the right to substitute different trade names, service marks, trademarks, and indicia of origin for the Marks if the Marks can no longer be used, or if Bumper Man determines that the substitution will be beneficial to the Bumper Man system.
If Bumper Man decides to implement such changes, they may require franchisees to discontinue or modify their use of any Mark or use one or more additional or substitute Marks. However, Bumper Man provides a financial protection for franchisees in this scenario.
Specifically, if a Bumper Man franchisee incurs reasonable out-of-pocket costs associated with the use of additional or substitute Marks, then Bumper Man will reimburse the franchisee for those costs. This reimbursement provision helps to mitigate the financial burden on franchisees when Bumper Man makes changes to its branding or trademarks.