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What constitutes evidence of a Bambu franchisee's failure to substantially comply with the terms of the agreement?

Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ments between Franchisee and Bambu, within five days after notice to Franchisee that such fees or amounts are overdue.

  • g. Misuse of Marks. If Franchisee misuses or fails to follow Bambu's directions and guidelines concerning use of Bambu's Marks and fails to correct the misuse or failure within 48 hours after notification from Bambu.
  • h. Unauthorized Disclosure. If Franchisee intentionally or negligently discloses to any unauthorized person the contents of or any part of Bambu's FRC Materials or any other trade secrets or confidential information of Bambu.
  • i. Violation of Restrictive Covenants. If Franchisee, its affiliates, Principals or any individual subject to the Restrictive Covenants described in Article 21 intentionally or negligently violates those covenants.
  • j. Repeated Noncompliance. If Franchisee has received two previous notices of default from Bambu and is again in default of this Agreement within a 12-month period, regardless of whether the previous defaults were cured by Franchisee.
  • k. Unauthorized Transfer. If Franchisee sells, transfers or otherwise assigns the Franchise, an interest in the Franchise or Franchisee entity, this Agreement, the Bambū shoppe or a substantial portion of the assets of the Bambū shoppe owned by Franchisee without complying with the provisions of Article 17 above.
  • l. Insufficient Funds Checks. If Franchisee tenders to Bambu or its affiliated companies a no account or insufficient funds check as payment for amounts due two or more times during the term of this Agreement.
  • m. Health and Safety. If Franchisee operates the shoppe in a manner that imminently endangers the public health or safety including, without limitation, failure to comply with the terms and conditions of any mandatory ingredient or product recall promptly upon receipt of notice from Bambu or public health officials of such recall.
  • n. Misrepresentations. If Franchisee (or any of the owners of Franchisee) have made or make material representations or omissions in acquiring the franchise or operating the shoppe.
  • o. Purchase from Unapproved Supplier. If Franchisee purchases any products, equipment, materials, supplies and programs for use or sale in its Bambū shoppe from a supplier who has not been approved or designated by Bambu for such item and fails to cure the default within 48 hours after notification from Bambu.
  • p. Failure to Maintain Standards or Comply with FRC Materials. If Franchisee fails to maintain the then current operating procedures and adhere to the specifications and standards established by Bambu as set forth herein or in the then current FRC Materials or otherwise communicated to Franchisee, and fails to cure the default within 48 hours.
  • q. Sexual Harassment or Discrimination. Bambu receives credible evidence, which it verifies to its satisfaction, that Franchisee, any of its Principals, or any other management level employee of Franchisee, has sexually harassed or intimidated any individual or intentionally engaged in any racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, or other offensive discrimination against any individual or group.
  • r. Executive Order 13224. Patriot Act. Franchisee, or any officer, director, member, manager, or partner of Franchisee (as applicable), or any Principal, violates or becomes subject to United

States Executive Order 13224 or The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the "Patriot Act").

  • s. Breach of Other Agreement. Franchisee breaches the terms of any other agreement between Bambu and Franchisee and fails to cure said breach during any applicable cure period provided in the other agreement.
  • t. Inadequate Guaranties. Any guaranty of this Agreement fails to be a continuing obligation fully enforceable against the guarantor signing the guaranty, or there is any inadequacy of the guaranty or guarantor and the guarantor is unable to provide adequate assurances as required by Bambu.
  • u. Filing Non-Compliant Legal Action.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several actions can lead to the termination of the franchise agreement due to a franchisee's failure to comply with its terms. Bambu can terminate the agreement with immediate notice if a franchisee abandons the shoppe for three consecutive days or any shorter period indicating an intent to discontinue operations, if no Bambu Certified Team Leaders are present for three consecutive days, or if the franchisee becomes insolvent.

Bambu can also terminate the agreement if the franchisee engages in deceptive practices, such as selling unauthorized products under Bambu's marks, or fails to obtain required written consent from Bambu. Other grounds for termination include misusing Bambu's marks without correcting the issue within 48 hours of notification, unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, violating restrictive covenants, or repeated noncompliance after two prior default notices within a 12-month period.

Further, unauthorized transfer of the franchise, tendering insufficient funds checks to Bambu more than once, operating the shoppe in a manner that endangers public health or safety, making material misrepresentations, purchasing from unapproved suppliers, or breaching any other agreement with Bambu also constitute grounds for termination. Additionally, non-compliance includes if the franchisee or its affiliates file legal action against Bambu that does not comply with the dispute resolution terms and fails to dismiss the action within seven days after notification from Bambu.

These stipulations highlight the importance of a franchisee's adherence to the franchise agreement and Bambu's operational standards. Failure to comply can result in the termination of the agreement and loss of the franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these conditions to understand their obligations and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.