Are there any policies related to employment matters included in the Bumper Man 'Code of Conduct'?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) Code of Conduct. Franchisee and its Principals will at all times during the Term comply with the Code of Conduct, including taking any drug tests requested by Franchisor from time to time (if applicable law permits Franchisor to request that Franchisee or its Principals take such drug tests.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the Code of Conduct requires franchisees and their principals to comply with the code at all times. The code includes franchisees taking drug tests if requested by Bumper Man, and if applicable law permits Bumper Man to request such tests.
Bumper Man emphasizes that franchisees are independent businesses responsible for managing their personnel, including hiring, firing, and setting wages. Bumper Man states they have no responsibility or liability for these employment-related matters. Franchisees must ensure their personnel comply with the franchise agreement and Bumper Man's standards.
In cases where Bumper Man approves a franchisee's use of personnel, the franchisee remains fully responsible for all employment decisions, including hiring, firing, discipline, and compensation. The FDD states that Bumper Man will not be involved in training, employment, or compensation matters for the franchisee's personnel. This reinforces the independent contractor relationship between the franchisee and Bumper Man, with the franchisee bearing all employment-related responsibilities.