Who bears the expense if the Bambu MUD Agreement needs to be translated?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.14. Translation of Agreement. The English language will be regarded as the authoritative and official text of this MUD Agreement; however, this MUD Agreement may be translated into the language in dominant use in the Development Area, at Franchisee's expense, in the event that translation is necessary for any reason, including for the purpose of registration of this MUD Agreement with the applicable governmental authority. Nevertheless, in the event that any discrepancies exist between the English text and the translated text, the English text will be considered the official text of this MUD Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with translating the MUD Agreement. Specifically, while the English language version of the agreement is considered the official text, a translation may be necessary for various reasons, including registration with governmental authorities in the Development Area.
If a translation is required, the franchisee must bear the expense. This means that the franchisee will need to budget for translation services if they are operating in an area where a language other than English is predominantly used and where translation is needed for legal or regulatory compliance.
Furthermore, even if a translated version exists, the English version of the MUD Agreement will take precedence in the event of any discrepancies between the two versions. This underscores the importance of the franchisee's understanding of the original English document, regardless of whether a translation is required or used for local purposes.