Texas Franchisee Takes Roofing to the Next Level

We are excited to announce the newest owner of Bumble Roofing: Richard Crider. After a decades-long corporate career, Richard is enthusiastic about taking his work – and life – into his own hands. 

Who Is Richard Crider?

Formerly an executive in the automotive industry, Richard has years of cross-functional leadership experience. He holds a degree in business administration, which he has built on through his time managing large teams. Richard’s favorite part of his previous role was building strong teams driven by capable people, and he hopes to continue that in his new career.

Outside of the workplace, Richard lives in Texas with his wife, Nimsi, and their two children. Nimsi is a real estate agent who collaborated closely with Richard as the couple explored franchise options with the help of FranCoach. 

Why Did Richard Make a Career Change?

During his job search, Richard weighed the options of returning to the corporate world or trying something new. UItimately, the allure of being his own boss and working for himself on his own terms prompted him investigate franchise ownership. With his wife by his side, Richard explored a few franchise options that could complement Nimsi’s career in real estate. 

Richard came to FranCoach after realizing that expert guidance could help him narrow down the plethora of options in the franchising world. The Criders worked with FranCoach’s Casey Floyd to learn more about home services businesses that offered big-ticket services, scheduling flexibility, and relationship building opportunities that would allow Richard to thrive. With Bumble Roofing, they found just that. 

Why Will Richard Make a Great Franchise Owner?

During the Discovery Process, Casey helped Richard vet numerous franchises that aligned with his goals, needs, and expectations before he landed on Bumble as his perfect fit. Here’s what Casey has to say about why Richard is sure to succeed: 

“Throughout the process, Richard was very diligent in evaluating each opportunity and making sure it was a good fit. He was thorough in his research and throughout the Validation stage, during which he made strong contacts with other Bumble owners. This dedication gave him the confidence to take the leap into franchise ownership – he could really see himself enjoying the day-to-day experience of being a Bumble owner. Having that vision enabled him to see the fit and trust that his new venture is going to work.” 

Why Did Richard Choose Bumble Roofing?

Bumble Roofing brings high-quality, affordable roofing solutions to customers with the addition of tech-forward advancements that make the process simple and accessible. Bumble franchise owners don’t need building experience – the company’s founders bring that to the table with over 60 years of experience in construction. Instead, owners take on a leadership and management role and build lasting relationships with customers as they provide a recession-resistant service with quality at the forefront. 

In Richard’s area of Woodlands, Texas, he saw high-quality, trustworthy roofing services as a gap in the market that he could fill. He knew he wanted a high-quality business with larger ticket values, and Bumble offered that opportunity as well as a chance for Richard to capitalize on his skill set of relationship building with current and future customers. With his wife’s career in real estate, Bumble Roofing stood out as the perfect complementary option for Richard to take on.  

Richard also collaborated with Director of Franchise Development Mark Behrens to learn more about Bumble Roofing’s unique offerings. After attending an in-person Meet the Team Day with Empower Brands, Bumble’s parent company, Richard knew he had landed in the right place. The supportive and friendly culture of Empower made him feel right at home, and he is excited to kick off this next stage of his journey. 

Please join our team at FranCoach in congratulating Richard Crider and wishing him luck as a new owner of Bumble Roofing. 

The Benefits of Working With FranCoach

FranCoach is a national search firm dedicated to working with individuals who are interested in owning a franchise. We have partnered with over 600 of the top franchisors in the country, spanning nearly 70 industries. 

Our goal with clients is to help them find the absolute best franchise for them to own. Our goal with our Franchising 101 podcast series is to help educate people on all aspects of franchise ownership. 

Reach out to us to learn more about potentially becoming a franchise owner. There’s never any fee for our service, so why not take the first step today toward your better tomorrow?