What is the cure period for a Bambu franchisee's purchases from unapproved suppliers?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement or Multi-Unit Development Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (g) | "Cause" defined-curable defaults | Sections 19.1 and 19.2 of FA; Section 4.3 of MUDA | For the Franchise Agreement: 48 hours for misuse of the Marks, purchases from unapproved suppliers, or other failures to comply with FRC Materials or other standards, 5 days for monetary defaults, 7 days for filing of a legal action in violation of the dispute resolution terms in the Franchise Agreement, and generally 30 days for other defaults. For the Development Agreement: 30 days' notice for breach. If we provide you with a notice of default, we and our affiliates may suspend services to you until each default is cured. |
Source: Item 17 — (FDD pages 44–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has 48 hours to cure a default related to purchases from unapproved suppliers. This means that if Bambu discovers a franchisee is buying supplies from sources not approved by the company, the franchisee has a two-day window to correct the issue.
This cure period is relatively short compared to other types of defaults. For instance, monetary defaults have a cure period of 5 days, and other general defaults have 30 days to be cured. The short cure period for unapproved supplier purchases underscores the importance Bambu places on maintaining quality control and brand consistency through its approved supply chain.
If the franchisee fails to rectify the situation within the 48-hour timeframe, Bambu has grounds to terminate the franchise agreement. This highlights the need for franchisees to adhere strictly to the approved supplier list and procurement guidelines outlined in the Franchise Agreement and related FRC (Franchise Resource Center) Materials. Franchisees should ensure they understand and comply with these requirements to avoid potential termination of their franchise agreement.