By what date must the Franchise Agreement be signed and submitted to Bambu for the first Bambu Shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Bambū Shoppe Number | Date by Which Franchise Agreement Must be Signed and Submitted to Bambu | Cumulative Number of Bambū Shoppes Required to be Opened and Continuously Operated by Franchisee as of One Year* Following the Date in Preceding Column |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Date of this MUD Agreement | 1 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement for the first Bambu Shoppe must be signed and submitted to Bambu by the date of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Agreement. The MUD agreement outlines the development schedule for multiple franchise locations. For the initial Bambu Shoppe, the deadline for signing and submitting the Franchise Agreement is tied directly to the date of the MUD Agreement itself.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee promptly formalizes their commitment to opening and operating a Bambu location. The MUD agreement also stipulates that the franchisee must have one Bambu Shoppe opened and continuously operating within one year following the date specified in the agreement. This timeline underscores the importance of adhering to the initial agreement date for the first location.
For prospective franchisees, this means that the clock starts ticking as soon as the MUD Agreement is signed. They should be prepared to finalize and submit the Franchise Agreement simultaneously. Failing to meet this deadline could potentially impact the overall development schedule and the franchisee's ability to meet the subsequent milestones outlined in the MUD Agreement, such as opening the first location within the stipulated timeframe.