Who is the designated officer in California that Bambu Franchising LLC appoints for service of process?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bambu authorizes the parties identified on Exhibit K to receive service of process for Bambu in the particular state.
If a state is not listed, we have not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of franchise laws. There may be states in addition to those listed above in which we have appointed an agent for service of process.
There may also be additional agents appointed in some of the states listed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, Bambu authorizes parties identified in Exhibit K to receive service of process for Bambu in particular states. However, the excerpt does not specifically name the designated officer or agent for service of process for California. Instead, it indicates that if a state is not listed, Bambu has not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with franchise laws. It also notes that there may be additional agents appointed in some of the listed states.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the specific individual or entity authorized to receive service of process in California is not explicitly detailed in this section of the FDD.
To obtain this information, a prospective Bambu franchisee should consult Exhibit K of the FDD, which lists state agencies and agents for service of process. If the information is not present in Exhibit K, the prospective franchisee should directly ask Bambu for the name and contact information of their designated agent for service of process in California to ensure they understand how legal notices can be properly served.