Who is the designated officer in Hawaii that Bambu Franchising LLC appoints for service of process?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchisor's registered agent in the state authorized to receive service of process is:
Commissioner of Securities Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division Securities Compliance Branch 335 Merchant Street, Room 203 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registered agent authorized to receive service of process in Hawaii is the Commissioner of Securities, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division, Securities Compliance Branch, located at 335 Merchant Street, Room 203, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. This information is part of an addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document specifically for the state of Hawaii.
This designation means that if someone needs to legally serve Bambu with a lawsuit or other legal notice in Hawaii, they must deliver it to the Commissioner of Securities at the specified address. This ensures that Bambu receives official notification of any legal proceedings initiated in Hawaii.
It is important for prospective franchisees in Hawaii to note this information, as it clarifies the proper procedure for serving legal documents to Bambu. This addendum also emphasizes that the filing of the franchise does not constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the Commissioner of Securities, nor does it indicate that the information provided is true, complete, and not misleading.