Does Bumper Man have standards relating to the operation of the Bumper Business?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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 thenap
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with specific standards for operating their Bumper Man business. These standards are crucial for maintaining uniformity across all Bumper Man locations. Franchisees receive a copy of the Bumper Man operations manual, which outlines these standards, and Bumper Man may also provide additional written directives. The manual may be delivered in electronic format.
Bumper Man can update and amend the manual periodically, and franchisees will receive written notification of these changes, which then become part of the manual. If there is a dispute about the manual's contents, the master copy maintained by Bumper Man at its principal office or on the Intranet will take precedence. If a franchisee loses or damages their copy of the manual, they can obtain a replacement for $500 as of the effective date.
Franchisees must keep the manual confidential and return all hard copies upon the agreement's expiration or termination. Compliance with these operational standards and the manual is a key requirement for franchisees, ensuring consistency and quality across the Bumper Man franchise system.