From what date is the post-termination non-compete period calculated for a Bambu franchisee?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is obligated upon termination or expiration of this Agreement to immediately:
- a. Pay to Bambu all fees, inventory and supply purchases and other charges owed to Bambu or its affiliates pursuant to this Agreement, or pursuant to any other agreement, whether written or oral, including subleases and lease assignments, between the parties, within 10 days of the date of termination or expiration. In the event of a termination due to a default by Franchisee, the amounts owed to Bambu shall include an amount equal to the monthly Royalty Fees that would have been payable for each month from the date of termination until the expiration date that would apply to this Agreement had it not been terminated.
b. Cease to identify itself as a Bambū franchisee or publicly identify itself as a former Franchisee or use any of Bambu's trade secrets, signs, symbols, devices, trade names, trademarks or other materials.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Bambu franchise agreement outlines post-termination obligations, including non-compete clauses. However, the FDD excerpts provided do not specify the exact date from which the post-termination non-compete period is calculated.
While the document details the obligations of the franchisee upon termination or expiration of the agreement, such as ceasing to identify as a Bambu franchisee and paying outstanding fees, it does not explicitly state when the non-compete period begins. Section 19.4 outlines obligations after termination, but it does not include the start date for the non-compete period.
To fully understand the terms of the non-compete agreement, a prospective franchisee should consult the full Franchise Agreement and ask Bambu for clarification on when the post-termination non-compete period begins. This information is crucial for assessing the restrictions a franchisee will face after leaving the Bambu system.