What rights is the Bumper Man franchisee assigning to Bumper Man, Inc. regarding the telephone numbers?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee will notify the telephone company and all telephone directory publishers of the expiration or termination of Franchisee's right to use any telephone, telecopy, or other numbers and any telephone directory listings associated with any Mark, authorize the transfer of such numbers and directory listings to Franchisor in accordance with Exhibit G, or, at Franchisor's direction, instruct the telephone company to forward all calls made to Franchisee's telephone numbers to numbers Franchisor specifies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is required to take specific actions regarding telephone numbers upon disassociation from the Bumper Man franchise.
Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must notify the telephone company and directory publishers about the termination of their right to use any phone numbers or directory listings associated with the Bumper Man brand. The franchisee is obligated to authorize the transfer of these numbers and listings to Bumper Man, Inc., as detailed in Exhibit G of the franchise agreement. Alternatively, at Bumper Man's direction, the franchisee must instruct the phone company to forward all calls made to the franchisee's numbers to a number specified by Bumper Man.
This provision ensures that Bumper Man retains control over its branding and customer communications even after a franchise agreement ends. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, allowing the franchisor to maintain a consistent brand presence and redirect customer inquiries appropriately. The franchisee is responsible for complying with these requirements to ensure a smooth transition and prevent confusion among customers.