What assistance does Bambu provide in developing the kitchen workflow design and layout for a Bambu franchise?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Bambu will assist Franchisee in the development of a required kitchen workflow design and layout, including the specific equipment specifications required for use in Franchisee's shoppe.
Bambu will also provide a style guide of recommended finishes and colors, materials, furniture, fixtures, counter and décor for Franchisee to use in designing the layout for the Franchised Location.
Franchisee shall obtain Bambu's prior written approval of choice of colors and furniture.
Franchisee shall then be responsible for engaging the approved local architect to prepare final permit drawings, including the shoppe floor plan, equipment layout and mechanical drawings or other construction documents necessary for construction of the Bambū shoppe.
Franchise shall consult with Bambu regarding the construction documents as it deems appropriate in its discretion, and shall obtain Bambu's written consent to any conversion, improvements, design, or decoration of the premises before construction, remodeling or decorating begins, recognizing that any related costs are Franchisee's sole responsibility.
Once Bambu approves the final plans, they cannot be changed without its prior written approval.
Bambu may require Franchisee to use the services of a company that will supervise the buildout of its Bambū shoppe if, in Bambu's sole discretion, Bambu determine that the architect or contractor that Franchisee intends to use has insufficient knowledge and experience to build a Bambū shoppe.
If Franchisee changes the plans or the construction of its Bambū shoppe without Bambu's knowledge or without prior written approval, Bambu may require Franchisee to conform its Bambū shoppe to the approved plans before Franchisee can open its Bambū shoppe to the public.
Franchisee must also submit those materials to the governmental authority that issues the required permits and approvals for the construction, and Franchisee's landlord, if applicable.
Such materials must be provided to and approved by Bambu before Franchisee submits such materials for permitting if they deviate materially from the initial workflow design and equipment specifications that Bambu provides to Franchisee.
However, it shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility to have prepared all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the Franchised Location and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu will assist franchisees in developing the required kitchen workflow design and layout. This includes providing specific equipment specifications for use in the franchisee's shoppe. Bambu will also provide a style guide with recommended finishes, colors, materials, furniture, fixtures, counter, and décor for designing the layout of the franchised location.
However, the franchisee is responsible for engaging an approved local architect to prepare the final permit drawings, including the shoppe floor plan, equipment layout, and mechanical drawings or other construction documents necessary for constructing the Bambu shoppe. The franchisee must also consult with Bambu regarding the construction documents and obtain written consent for any conversion, improvements, design, or decoration of the premises before starting construction, remodeling, or decorating, with all related costs being the franchisee's sole responsibility.
Before submitting materials for permitting, the franchisee must have Bambu approve any materials that materially deviate from the initial workflow design and equipment specifications provided by Bambu. Ultimately, it is the franchisee's sole responsibility to prepare all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints, and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the franchised location and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement. Bambu may also require the franchisee to use a company that will supervise the buildout of its Bambu shoppe if Bambu determines that the architect or contractor the franchisee intends to use has insufficient knowledge and experience to build a Bambu shoppe.