What is the condition under which Bambu will waive the Marketing and Technology Fee during relocation?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you close your existing Bambū shoppe while you are relocating it, you will continue to be responsible for Royalty Fee payments during the closure period, although we will waive the Marketing and Technology Fee until your relocated Bambū shoppe has opened.
Source: Item 12 — (FDD pages 38–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee closes their existing Bambu shop while relocating, they will continue to be responsible for Royalty Fee payments during the closure period. However, Bambu will waive the Marketing and Technology Fee until the relocated Bambu shop has opened.
This means that while relocating, a franchisee gets a temporary reprieve from the Marketing and Technology Fee, which can help alleviate some financial pressure during the transition. However, it's important to note that this waiver is specifically tied to the Marketing and Technology Fee and does not extend to the Royalty Fee, which the franchisee must continue to pay even while the shop is closed for relocation.
This policy provides a limited financial benefit to franchisees undergoing relocation. Franchisees should carefully consider the costs associated with relocation, including the $15,000 relocation fee, continued Royalty Fee payments, and potential lost revenue during the closure period, even with the temporary waiver of the Marketing and Technology Fee.