Who is the Agent for Service of Process in Hawaii for Bambu?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchisor's registered agent in the state authorized to receive service of process is:
Commissioner of Securities Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division Securities Compliance Branch 335 Merchant Street, Room 203 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registered agent authorized to receive service of process in Hawaii is the Commissioner of Securities, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division, Securities Compliance Branch, located at 335 Merchant Street, Room 203, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. This information is specific to the state of Hawaii and is included as part of the state addenda to the Franchise Disclosure Document.
This designation means that if someone needs to legally serve Bambu with a lawsuit or other legal notice in Hawaii, they must deliver it to the Commissioner of Securities at the specified address. The Commissioner then has the responsibility to forward the documents to Bambu. This ensures that Bambu receives legal notices in a timely and proper manner, even if the company's primary business address is not in Hawaii.
It is important for prospective franchisees in Hawaii to be aware of this information, as it clarifies the proper procedure for serving legal documents to Bambu within the state. Franchisees should keep this information readily accessible in case they ever need to contact Bambu for legal reasons or if they are involved in a legal dispute with the company. This also highlights the importance of reviewing the state addenda for any specific regulations or requirements that may apply in the franchisee's state.