What is the deadline for delivering a copy of the signed Lease to Bambu after signing it?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review and provide our suggestions to any lease or sublease ("Lease") for the Franchised Location of your shoppe before you sign the Lease. In particular, the Lease must include a use clause acceptable to us and signage criteria that provides for adequate branding of the Bambū name. Our involvement in the negotiation and approval of the lease for the Franchised Location does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement or guarantee by us of the suitability or profitability of the location or the lease, and you will need to take any additional steps necessary to
ascertain whether such location and lease are acceptable to you, which may include engaging your own legal counsel. A copy of any signed Lease must be delivered to us within 15 days after you sign it.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 22–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must deliver a copy of any signed Lease for their Franchised Location to Bambu within 15 days after signing it. This requirement ensures that Bambu is kept informed about the franchisee's lease agreements and can maintain oversight of location-related matters.
Bambu assists franchisees with negotiations of the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the lease for the Franchised Location, offering suggestions and recommendations on terms and conditions. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for negotiating and accepting the final terms. Bambu will review and provide suggestions to any Lease before it is signed, particularly focusing on ensuring the Lease includes a use clause acceptable to them and signage criteria that provides for adequate branding of the Bambu name.
It is important to note that Bambu's involvement in the negotiation and approval of the lease does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of the suitability or profitability of the location or the lease. Franchisees are advised to take additional steps, including engaging their own legal counsel, to ascertain whether the location and lease are acceptable to them. The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining permits and beginning construction of the shoppe as quickly as possible to avoid paying rent before the Bambu shoppe is open for business.