Under what circumstances must a Bumper Man franchisee or its Operating Principal attend additional training programs?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Additional Training. Franchisee or its Operating Principal (if Franchisee is an Entity), at Franchisor's request, must attend such additional training programs and seminars as Franchisor may offer from time to time, if Franchisor requires such attendance. Franchisee must pay Franchisor's then-current training fee for any additional training designated by Franchisor or requested by Franchisee. Franchisee will be solely responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee in connection with such additional training, including, without limitation, compensation, travel, lodging and miscellaneous costs.
- (d) Meetings and Conferences. Franchisor may from time to time hold periodic system-wide meetings at locations designated by Franchisor to address matters of general interest to the System, including, without limitation, Franchisor's annual franchisee conference. Provided that Franchisee has not committed an Event of Default and failed to cure such Event of Default, Franchisee's Operating Principal may attend any such meetings and conferences offered by Franchisor. Unless otherwise provided by Franchisor at its option, Franchisee will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee and its Operating Principal in connection with attending such meetings and conferences, including, without limitation, costs of obtaining any required certifications, compensation, travel, lodging, meals and miscellaneous expenses.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee or its Operating Principal must attend additional training programs and seminars if Bumper Man requests their attendance. The franchisee is responsible for paying Bumper Man's then-current training fee for any additional training designated by Bumper Man or requested by the franchisee.
Furthermore, the franchisee is solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the additional training. These costs include, but are not limited to, compensation, travel, lodging, and miscellaneous costs. This means that franchisees should budget not only for the training fee itself but also for all associated expenses.
Bumper Man may also hold periodic system-wide meetings and an annual franchisee conference. Provided the franchisee has not defaulted on the agreement, the Operating Principal may attend these meetings and conferences. Unless Bumper Man provides otherwise, the franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses related to attending these meetings, including certifications, compensation, travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses. This highlights the ongoing investment required to stay current with Bumper Man's standards and practices.