Besides the Royalty Fee, what other fee must a Bambu franchisee pay to Bambu?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2 Marketing and Technology Fee. Franchisee shall contribute to a marketing and technology fund established by Bambu ("Marketing and Technology Fund") a fee in the amount set forth in Attachment I ("Marketing and Technology Fee"). The Marketing and Technology Fee is subject to annual increases on 90 days' written notice to Franchisee.
Franchisee may not relocate the Franchised Location without Bambu's prior written consent. Any approved new locations shall not be within any other Bambū shoppe's protected area, however. If Bambu consents to the relocation, Franchisee must pay a relocation fee in the amount set forth in Attachment I upon approval of the new Franchised Location, which will include similar new Bambū shoppe operations support, including up to two site visits and three days of additional training support as determined by Bambu.
Bambu reserves the right to automatically assess Franchisee a monthly $50 late charge for any Marketing and Technology Fee payment, Royalty Fee payment, or other payment due under this Agreement which is not timely paid, which late fee shall be due and payable in full upon demand.
Bambu may impose a charge equal to $150 per hour per each representative of Bambu involved in the testing and investigation of a proposed new supplier request, and Franchisee shall also be required to pay the reasonable costs incurred by Bambu in connection with the testing and investigation.
If Franchisee fails to open its shoppe within one year from the date of this Agreement, in Bambu's sole discretion, Franchisee shall be required to pay Bambu the monthly Royalty Fee and Marketing and Technology Fee starting with the thirteenth month from the date of this Agreement
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in addition to the Royalty Fee, franchisees must also pay a Marketing and Technology Fee. This fee contributes to a fund established by Bambu for marketing and technology-related expenses. The specific amount of the Marketing and Technology Fee is detailed in Attachment I of the Franchise Disclosure Document and is subject to annual increases with 90 days' written notice.
Furthermore, if a Bambu franchisee relocates their franchise location, they are required to pay a relocation fee, the amount of which is set forth in Attachment I. This fee covers new shoppe operations support, including up to two site visits and three days of additional training. If a franchisee fails to pay any fees on time, Bambu may assess a monthly $50 late charge.
Additionally, if a franchisee requests approval for a new supplier, Bambu may impose a charge of $150 per hour for each representative involved in the testing and investigation of the proposed supplier. The franchisee is also responsible for covering the reasonable costs incurred by Bambu during this process. If the Bambu franchisee fails to open their shoppe within one year from the date of the Franchise Agreement, Bambu can require the franchisee to pay the monthly Royalty Fee and Marketing and Technology Fee starting with the thirteenth month from the date of the agreement.