What other computer equipment and applications might Bambu designate for the franchisee to acquire?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rewards program, inventory, and timekeeping applications ("POS System") that meets Bambu's specifications and from a supplier designated by Bambu. Franchisee shall acquire and equip the Bambū shoppe with such other computers, equipment and applications as designated by Bambu from time to time. Such equipment may include hardware, software and possible online subscription applications. Bambu reserves the right to independently access sales and other information about the performance of the Bambū shoppe through the POS System or through any other computer or online system of Franchisee, without restriction. Franchisee is also required to own and use a mobile smart phone or other device agreed to in writing by Bambu that meets Bambu's standards and specifications, with a minimum of 1 GB of combined data plan, that can and will be kept on and used to receive and send communications via SMS, as defined in Section 8.4. Franchisee shall be responsible for all ongoing license, support, maintenance and updates to facilitate operation of the POS System and any required applications.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acquire other computers, equipment, and applications that Bambu designates from time to time. This equipment may include hardware, software, and possible online subscription applications.
Bambu also reserves the right to independently access sales and other information about the performance of the Bambū shoppe through the POS System or through any other computer or online system of Franchisee, without restriction. This means Bambu can monitor the store's performance remotely.
Furthermore, Bambu can, with 90 days' notice, require franchisees to purchase different or additional services, hardware, software, and applications, including a different POS System, that meets Bambu's minimum specifications. Franchisees may also be required to pay related subscription fees. Franchisees must also acquire high-speed Internet service that meets Bambu's standards to effectively operate its POS System and provide in-shoppe customer Internet accessibility.