Where are the standards for Bumper Business franchisees set forth for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a Franchisor-approved advertising cooperative, Franchisee will be required to execute Franchisor's then-current standard advertising cooperative agreement. Franchisor may terminate any advertising cooperative pursuant to the terms of the applicable cooperative advertising agreement. Franchisor may require advertising cooperatives to be formed, changed, dissolved or merged.
9. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
(a) Manual. Franchisee will comply with the Standards as set forth in the Manual in the operation of the Bumper Business and as may from time to time otherwise be prescribed in writing. Franchisor has provided to Franchisee one copy of the Manual "on loan" for the Term. Franchisor may make the Manual and related Standards available to Franchisee via the Intranet or otherwise in electronic format (e.g. tablet, smartphone or other mobile device). Franchisor may periodically update and amend the Manual and will notify Franchisee in writing of any such updates or amendments, which will thereupon become a part of the Manual. Franchisee must comply with all written updates and amendments to the Manual. In the event of a dispute relating to the contents of the Manual, the master copy that Franchisor maintains at its principal office or on the Intranet, as designated by Franchisor, will prevail. If Franchisee's copy of the Manual is lost, destroyed or significantly damaged, Franchisee will obtain a replacement copy at the thenapplicable charge to reimburse the cost of a replacement Manual (as of the Effective Date, $500). Franchisee will use the digital version of the Manual in its current form available to Franchisee on the Intranet as instructed. Franchisee will treat the Manual as confidential and maintain the information in the Manual as Confidential Information. Franchisee will return all hard copies of the Manual to Franchisor
immediately on expiration or termination of this Agreement.
(b) Compliance with Applicable Law; Operating Permits. Franchisee will at all times operate the Bumper Business in full compliance with Applicable Law. Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing immediately upon the commencement of any legal action, suit, or proceeding, any administrative action, or the issuance of an order of any court, agency, or other governmental instrumentality, which may adversely affect the operation of the Bumper Business or Franchisee's financial condition; or the delivery of any notice of violation or alleged violation including arrest of Franchisee (if Franchisee is an individual) or Franchisee's Operating Principal (if Franchisee is an Entity) of any Applicable Law, including those relating to health or safety.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the standards for operating a Bumper Business are primarily detailed in the Manual. Franchisees are required to adhere to these standards, which are outlined in the Manual and may be updated periodically in writing by Bumper Man. These updates become part of the Manual, and franchisees must comply with them. The master copy of the Manual, maintained by Bumper Man at its principal office or on the Intranet, will prevail in case of any disputes regarding its contents.
The Manual is provided to the franchisee "on loan" for the term of the agreement and may be accessed via the Intranet or other electronic formats. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the Manual and must return all hard copies upon expiration or termination of the agreement. If a franchisee loses, destroys, or significantly damages their copy of the Manual, they can obtain a replacement at the then-applicable charge, which was $500 as of the effective date.
In addition to the Manual, Bumper Man franchisees must maintain the appearance, mechanics, sign, equipment, and overall condition of their approved Bumper Business vehicle in excellent repair and a clean condition, complying with the standards set forth by Bumper Man. Franchisees are also required to purchase operating assets, products, and proprietary products from Bumper Man's designated and approved suppliers as specified in the Manual. Bumper Man may also require franchisees to engage in upgrades, renovations, repairs, and maintenance of the Bumper Business vehicle and tools in accordance with Bumper Man's current standards.