Who must approve the final architectural drawings for a Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 3: Final Architectural Drawings, Permits, and Approvals. You must prepare all final architectural drawings required by the jurisdiction where your shoppe is located and have signed approval by us based on our standards and specifications. This includes a full set of plans for permitting and approvals, which must be approved by us, the governmental authority that issues the permits and approvals for your jurisdiction, and your landlord. You will select the architectural firm to prepare your architectural drawings design, who must be approved by us. We will not withhold our approval of your architectural firm provided it can demonstrate it has sufficient expertise in commercial retail design work to ensure that the plans, approvals and permits are obtained, and overview of the project is accomplished. Once we approve the final plans, they cannot be changed without our prior written approval. If you change the plans or the construction of your Bambū shoppe without our knowledge or prior written approval, we may require your Bambū shoppe to conform to the approved plans before you can open your Bambū shoppe to the public.
Source: Item 7 — (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the final architectural drawings for a Bambu shoppe must be approved by Bambu itself, the governmental authority that issues permits and approvals for the specific jurisdiction, and the landlord. The franchisee is responsible for preparing these drawings, which must adhere to Bambu's standards and specifications. The franchisee also selects the architectural firm, but this firm must also be approved by Bambu.
Bambu will not withhold approval of the architectural firm as long as the firm can demonstrate sufficient expertise in commercial retail design work. This ensures that the plans, approvals, permits, and overall project management are properly handled. Once Bambu approves the final plans, any changes require prior written approval from Bambu.
If a franchisee alters the plans or construction of the Bambu shoppe without Bambu's knowledge or prior written approval, Bambu retains the right to demand that the shoppe conform to the approved plans before it can open to the public. This stipulation underscores the importance of adhering to the approved architectural plans and obtaining necessary approvals to maintain brand consistency and regulatory compliance.