Am I permitted to use the Bambu Marks?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Permit you to use our Marks in accordance with our specifications (Sections 2.1 and 15.1 of the Franchise Agreement).
Local Advertising. You may create your own advertising, promotion, and social media materials and videos; however, all materials and videos displaying the Marks and Bambū name must be in the media and of the type and format as we approve, must be conducted in a dignified manner and must conform to our standards and requirements. You may not use any advertising or promotional plans or materials unless and until you have first received written approval from us. You will purchase local advertising separately through local marketing and media sources within a geographical area. Local advertising is your responsibility.
You must submit to us samples of all advertising, promotional and social media materials and videos which have not been prepared or previously approved by us at least 30 days prior to the deadline for disseminating them. We retain the right to develop and control all advertising using our Marks, including on the Internet or other electronic advertising. We reserve the right, at any time and on notice to you, to require that you participate in electronic advertising by creating, customizing or providing access to a linked webpage, social media, or otherwise.
Except as prohibited or limited by law, you must, at your sole cost, fully participate in all promotional campaigns, prize contests, customer loyalty rewards programs, social media programs, special offers, discount programs including deal-of-the-day and crowdsourcing programs, and other programs, whether international, national, regional, or local in nature, which we prescribe. In addition, at your sole cost, you must honor any coupons, customer loyalty rewards program points or credits, gift certificates, discounts, or other authorized promotional offers that we prescribe for the franchise system, unless we specifically agree in writing otherwise. You must follow the guidelines set forth in the FRC Materials with respect to your obligations and responsibilities under these programs. We reserve the right to require you to purchase and utilize processing equipment and software designated by us to implement any of these programs.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are permitted to use Bambu's Marks in accordance with the franchisor's specifications. This permission is granted as part of the Bambu system, which may be modified. This is referenced in Sections 2.1 and 15.1 of the Franchise Agreement.
However, franchisees must adhere to specific guidelines when using the Bambu Marks for local advertising. All advertising, promotional, and social media materials displaying the Marks and Bambu name must be in the approved media type and format, conducted in a dignified manner, and conform to Bambu's standards. Franchisees must obtain written approval from Bambu before using any advertising or promotional plans or materials. Samples of all advertising materials not prepared or previously approved by Bambu must be submitted at least 30 days prior to their dissemination.
Bambu retains the right to develop and control all advertising using their Marks, including online and electronic advertising. Bambu can also require franchisees to participate in electronic advertising by creating or customizing a linked webpage or social media presence. Franchisees are generally required to participate in promotional campaigns, prize contests, customer loyalty programs, and other programs prescribed by Bambu, and must honor authorized promotional offers unless otherwise agreed in writing. These stipulations ensure brand consistency and quality control across all Bambu franchise locations, while also allowing for some degree of local marketing efforts under the franchisor's supervision.