What is the advance written notice Bambu provides for mandatory training courses or programs?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bambu also has the right to require Franchisee, the Bambū Certified Team Leaders and other designated employees to attend and satisfactorily complete training and certification courses from time to time, including online training, and other continuing development programs and meetings that Bambu may periodically choose to provide at times and locations Bambu shall designate. Bambu shall give Franchisee at least 30 days prior written notice of any training courses or programs which are deemed mandatory. Bambu shall not require in-person attendance at additional training courses or programs more than two times, totaling five days, in any calendar year; provided that additional training shall be mandatory for all new Bambū Certified Team Leaders, regardless of the number of prior additional training sessions conducted for Franchisee. Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is not an individual, an owner designated by Bambu) shall attend an annual convention of franchise owners. Bambu may also require Franchisee to attend additional training specifically for Franchisee if Bambu deems it necessary or appropriate in its discretion. Franchisee will be responsible for all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses which are associated with attendance at any mandatory training program and the annual convention. Bambu reserves the right to charge a fee or tuition based on its then-current published rate for any training that Franchisee requests or that Bambu requires specific to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu will provide franchisees with at least 30 days prior written notice for any mandatory training courses or programs. This includes training and certification courses, online training, continuing development programs, and meetings that Bambu may periodically choose to provide.
This advance notice allows franchisees to adequately prepare for the training, arrange staffing, and manage their business operations accordingly. It also gives them time to budget for any associated travel, lodging, and meal expenses, which the franchisee is responsible for.
Bambu limits in-person attendance at additional training courses or programs to no more than two times, totaling five days, in any calendar year. However, additional training is mandatory for all new Bambu Certified Team Leaders, regardless of prior training sessions. Franchisees must also attend an annual convention of franchise owners. Bambu may also require additional training specifically for the franchisee if deemed necessary. This ensures that franchisees and their teams stay updated on the latest standards and practices within the Bambu system.