Bumper ManFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Bumper Man franchise requires a total initial investment of $73K – $115K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 25.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $73K – $115K
- 7th pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- 25.0%
- 32nd pct Automotive
- Units
- 141
- 27th pct Automotive
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Automotive avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchising since 2000. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Bottom line
- Total investment $73K – $115K including a $50K franchise fee, 25.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 52/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Bumper Man, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- TX
- HQ
- 1432 Airport Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas 75181
- Auditor
- Kyle E. Patton, CPA, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $33.2M
- vs $37.2M prior year
Overview
About
Bumper Man franchisees operate mobile or fixed-location bumper car rental and entertainment venues, typically at carnivals, fairs, events, or dedicated entertainment parks. Daily operations involve equipment maintenance, customer service, liability management, event coordination, and revenue collection from ride-per-participant transactions.
- CEO
- Brandon Webb
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 1993
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 36
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $4K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $21K | $61K |
| Total initial investment | $73K | $115K |
Source: Bumper Man 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $73K – $115K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $4K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 25.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 25.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 25.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $20 |
| Renewal fee | $31K |
| Total fee load | 25.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Automotive averages
How Bumper Man Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 141
- Opened
- 10
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 1.4%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 99%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +6.1%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +6.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 5
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 31 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Bumper Man presents caution-level risk due to undisclosed financial performance, unsustainably high royalty rates, anemic unit growth, and questionable corporate financial health — the lack of Item 19 data makes ROI validation impossible.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kyle E. Patton, CPA, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 52 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (avg revenue/net income not disclosed) — cannot validate ROI claims or unit economics
- 02MINORExtremely high royalty rate of 25% of gross sales significantly erodes profitability and leaves minimal margin for error
- 03MINORSlow unit growth of only 6.1% YoY suggests market saturation, franchisee dissatisfaction, or weak brand demand
- 04HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates potential financial instability or accounting irregularities at corporate level
- 05MINORHigh initial investment ($73k-$115k) combined with 25% royalty creates substantial break-even risk without proven earnings data
- 06MINOR$50,000 franchise fee represents 68% of minimum investment, concentrating corporate revenue on unit recruitment rather than support
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 7 |
| Territory type | Geographic area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 4 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 94 hrs
- POS system
- iPad Mini or tablet with Bumper Man software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: iPad Mini or tablet with Bumper Man software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
100 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Bumper Man · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Bumper Man franchise?
The total investment to open a Bumper Man franchise ranges from $73K – $115K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Bumper Man franchise owners earn?
Bumper Man does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Bumper Man's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Bumper Man (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Bumper Man franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Bumper Man has 141 total units in the United States, including 131 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 10 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Bumper Man a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Bumper Man as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 52 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.