Who bears the cost of the food safety manager certification for a Bambu franchise?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the cost of food safety manager certification. This includes the expenses associated with attending and successfully completing any required training. This requirement extends to both the franchisee and the Bambū Certified Team Leaders.

This means that as a prospective Bambu franchisee, you must budget for the costs of food safety certification for yourself and your team leaders. These certifications must be obtained from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association or another food safety certification program approved by the state and local environmental and health requirements that cover the franchised location.

The franchisee's responsibility for these costs is a standard practice in the franchise industry, as it ensures that the local operators are invested in and accountable for maintaining food safety standards at their specific location. This also allows Bambu to ensure compliance with local health regulations.

It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these training and certification costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start and operate a Bambu franchise. These costs can vary depending on the certification program chosen and the number of team leaders requiring certification.