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What is the definition of 'Confidential Information' according to Bambu?

Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • 21.3 Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Franchisee and Bambu acknowledge that the distinctive business format, plans, operating methods, ingredients and cooking recipes, drink and food item preparation information, menu, workflow processes, marketing systems, manuals, product formulas, trademarks, proprietary marks and information and know-how of Bambu which are developed and utilized in connection with the Bambū system are proprietary and confidential ("Confidential Information"). Such Confidential Information is unique, exclusive property and a trade secret of Bambu and has valuable goodwill associated with it. Franchisee acknowledges that any unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information would be wrongful and would cause irreparable injury and harm to Bambu. It is understood that Confidential Information is deemed to include, without limitation, drink and food item preparation information, ingredients and cooking recipes, menus, food preparation techniques and methods, customer and loyalty member lists, vendor lists, any and all information contained in the FRC Materials, and any information of whatever nature which gives Bambu and its affiliates an opportunity to obtain an advantage over its competitors who do not have access to, know or use such techniques, methods, lists, written materials or information. Franchisee further acknowledges that Bambu has expended a great amount of effort and money in obtaining and developing the Confidential Information, that it would be very costly for competitors to acquire or duplicate the Confidential Information and that any unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information shall cause irreparable harm to Bambu.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Confidential Information encompasses the distinctive business format, plans, operating methods, ingredients and cooking recipes, drink and food item preparation information, menu, workflow processes, marketing systems, manuals, product formulas, trademarks, proprietary marks, and know-how developed and utilized within the Bambu system. This information is considered proprietary and confidential.

The FDD emphasizes that this Confidential Information is unique, exclusive property, and a trade secret of Bambu, possessing valuable goodwill. Unauthorized disclosure or use of this information would be wrongful and cause irreparable injury and harm to Bambu. The definition includes, but is not limited to, drink and food item preparation information, ingredients and cooking recipes, menus, food preparation techniques and methods, customer and loyalty member lists, vendor lists, all information contained in the FRC Materials, and any information that gives Bambu and its affiliates an advantage over competitors who do not have access to it.

Bambu has expended significant effort and money in developing this Confidential Information, making it costly for competitors to acquire or duplicate. Franchisees must acknowledge the importance of keeping this information confidential, as any unauthorized disclosure could cause irreparable harm to Bambu. However, information generally available to the public is excluded from the definition of Confidential Information.

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.