Can claims be brought on behalf of a Bambu franchisee or any of the Franchisee Affiliates by any third party?

According to the 2025 Bambu Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee agrees that no claims can be brought on their behalf, or on behalf of any of their affiliates, by any third party. This explicitly includes any association representing the franchisee. This limitation is part of the broader agreement between Bambu and its franchisees regarding dispute resolution and legal proceedings.

This provision means that a Bambu franchisee cannot have a third party, such as a franchisee association, bring claims on their behalf against Bambu. The franchisee themselves, or potentially their affiliates, must be the ones to initiate any legal action. This is a fairly common restriction in franchise agreements, as franchisors often prefer to deal directly with their franchisees in legal matters.

This restriction could limit a franchisee's options for pursuing claims against Bambu, as they cannot rely on an association or other third party to represent them. Franchisees need to be aware of this limitation and prepared to handle any disputes directly or through their own legal counsel. It is important for prospective franchisees to fully understand the implications of this clause before entering into a franchise agreement with Bambu.