Is a Tonneau cover or camper shell required on each truck for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- If you already own an approved truck in satisfactory condition, then your costs could be significantly less. Otherwise, your cost for obtaining a Bumper Man-approved truck will vary greatly, depending on whether you purchase it outright or obtain financing in some form. A Tonneau cover or camper shell is required on each truck to cover and lock the tools and equipment.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Tonneau cover or camper shell is required on each truck. This requirement is in place to ensure that the tools and equipment used for the Bumper Man business are covered and securely locked.
The estimated initial investment table includes a line item for a "Truck with Tonneau Cover or Camper Shell," with costs ranging from $15,000 to $40,000. This cost is "as arranged" and paid in "monthly payments over the life of the finance contract unless purchased outright." This indicates that the truck, along with the required cover, can be financed.
For prospective Bumper Man franchisees, this means they must factor in the cost of an approved truck equipped with either a Tonneau cover or a camper shell. If a franchisee already owns an approved truck in satisfactory condition, the costs could be significantly less. However, if a new truck needs to be purchased or financed, this will represent a substantial part of the initial investment.