Franchise opportunities compared
Bath Fitter vs Bumble Roofing
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Only Bumble Roofing has reviewed Item 19 figures here.
| Disclosure |  Bath Fitter |  Bumble Roofing |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $225,500 – $515,500 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 | $174,998 – $300,334 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $80,000 Attorney fees apply if you request changes to the Franchise Agreement before signing. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 | $49,500 An additional fee applies for each single-family household above 100,000 in the Territory. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 17 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Currently $0; up to 2.5% Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 | 6.5%, 5.5%, or 4.5% Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 20 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee | $20,000 Opening Advertising — Minimum over the six-month period commencing one month prior to opening and continuing for five months after opening. 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 20 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 143 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 | 67 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +2 Calculated: 141 at end of 2023 → 143 at end of 2025 | +63 Calculated: 4 at end of 2023 → 67 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | 0 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2024 · Calculated turnover 0.0% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 | 7 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2025 · Calculated turnover 12.5% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52 |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 1992 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 | 2023 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | 1992 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 | 2023 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Franchised (8 locations) — revenue $532,082 median First twelve months Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 47 Franchised and company-owned locations — revenue $7,486,132 other Aggregate System Gross Revenues · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 50 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
Bath Fitter vs Bumble Roofing: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Bath Fitter or Bumble Roofing?
- Bath Fitter: $225,500 – $515,500 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14); Bumble Roofing: $174,998 – $300,334 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Bumble Roofing. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Bath Fitter and Bumble Roofing royalties compare?
- Bath Fitter: Currently $0; up to 2.5% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9); Bumble Roofing: 6.5%, 5.5%, or 4.5% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 20). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, Bath Fitter or Bumble Roofing?
- Bath Fitter: 143 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39); Bumble Roofing: 67 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do Bath Fitter and Bumble Roofing disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Bath Fitter makes no Item 19 financial performance representation; Bumble Roofing has reviewed Item 19 figures for 2 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.