Who is the designated officer in Rhode Island 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)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu authorizes parties identified on Exhibit K to receive service of process for Bambu in a particular state. However, if a state is not listed, Bambu has not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of franchise laws.
For prospective franchisees, this means that if Rhode Island is listed on Exhibit K, then the corresponding officer or agency listed there is authorized to receive service of process for Bambu. If Rhode Island is not listed on Exhibit K, then Bambu has not appointed a specific agent for service of process in that state for franchise law requirements.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to review Exhibit K carefully to determine whether a specific agent has been appointed in their state. If no agent is listed, it would be prudent to confirm with Bambu's legal counsel how service of process should be handled in that state.