Who is required to satisfy the initial training requirements for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Designated Area, so long as Franchisee's Designated Area contains a minimum of 35 Major Dealerships; or (ii) offer the opportunity for Franchisee to retain the services of a Certified Technician that satisfies Franchisor's then-current criteria for Certified Technicians and is approved by Franchisor in writing within 30 days of Franchisor's Notice of intent to modify the Designated Area. If Franchisor offers the opportunity for Franchisee to retain the services of a Certified Technician, then within 60 days following Franchisor's approval of Franchisee's Certified Technician, Franchisee and the Certified Technician will execute Franchisor's current form of Certified Technician Addendum and the Certified Technician will pay the Certified Technician Fee and complete Initial Training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee and a Certified Technician may be required to complete initial training under certain conditions. Specifically, if the franchisee's designated area contains a minimum of 35 major dealerships, or if the franchisee retains a Certified Technician approved by Bumper Man, initial training requirements apply.
If Bumper Man offers the franchisee the opportunity to retain a Certified Technician, the franchisee and the Certified Technician must execute Bumper Man's current Certified Technician Addendum within 60 days of the franchisor's approval of the technician. The Certified Technician is also required to pay a Certified Technician Fee and complete the initial training program.
This condition is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as it outlines the circumstances under which they or their employees must undergo initial training. It also highlights the financial implications, as the Certified Technician is responsible for paying a fee to complete the training. Franchisees should clarify with Bumper Man the specific criteria for Certified Technicians and the costs associated with the initial training to accurately budget for their franchise investment.