What bookkeeping and accounting systems must a Bambu franchisee use?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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16. REPORTS, RECORDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- 16.1 Franchisee Reports. Franchisee shall establish, maintain and use, at its own expense, Bambu's approved bookkeeping and accounting systems that accurately reflect the conduct of business at the Franchised Location. Franchisee shall only use accounting programs approved by Bambu. Bambu reserves the right to require that Franchisee provide access to or copies of certain data upon reasonable request. Franchisee shall supply to Bambu such types of reports in a manner and form as Bambu may from time to time reasonably require including without limitation daily, weekly or monthly sales, labor and inventory reports.
- 16.2 Records Use and Access. Bambu reserves the right to disclose data derived from all financial operational reports received from Franchisee, without identifying Franchisee except to the extent identification of Franchisee is required by law. Franchisee consents to Bambu obtaining information regarding the shoppe and its operations from third parties with whom Franchisee does business, as and when deemed necessary by Bambu.
- 16.3 Verification.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must establish, maintain, and use Bambu's approved bookkeeping and accounting systems at their own expense. These systems must accurately reflect the business operations at the franchised location. Franchisees are required to use only accounting programs that have been approved by Bambu.
Bambu retains the right to request access to or copies of specific data from franchisees as needed. Franchisees are also obligated to supply reports to Bambu in the format and manner that Bambu reasonably requires. These reports may include daily, weekly, or monthly sales, labor, and inventory reports.
In addition to the bookkeeping and accounting systems, Bambu franchisees are required to purchase or lease a Point of Sale (POS) system for use in their shop. This POS system must meet Bambu's specifications and be acquired from a supplier designated by Bambu. The POS system should include hardware and software to service the Bambu loyalty rewards program, as well as manage inventory and timekeeping applications. Bambu also reserves the right to independently access sales and other performance-related information from the Bambu shop through the POS system or any other computer or online system used by the franchisee, without any restrictions.
These requirements ensure that Bambu franchisees maintain accurate and standardized financial records, allowing Bambu to monitor performance, enforce brand standards, and provide support effectively. Franchisees should be prepared to invest in approved systems and comply with reporting requirements as part of their franchise agreement.