Quick Verdict · who it fits
Bumper Man, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale automotive concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$73K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
System size (Item 20)
141 +8
Years in business
26+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
How Bumper Man ranks against 59 Automotive peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
20th pct · of 59 peers
Franchise fee
78th pct · of 59 peers
System size
57th pct · of 59 peers
Automotive industry averages
Avg investment
$276K - $1.2M
Avg franchise fee
$34K
Avg system size
193
Franchises analyzed
59
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumper Man | None | $50K | $73K | — | 141 |
| Hommati Franchise NetworkSimilar price | Disclosed | — | $40K - $74K | 6% | 117 |
| Jiffy LubeBiggest system | None | $18K | — | 4% | 2,083 |
| Systemforward AmericaTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $191K | 7% | 309 |
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Bumper Man, Inc. requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $73,025–$73,025, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Bumper Man, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
As of their 2026 FDD, Bumper Man, Inc. has 141 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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