Does Bambu directly own or operate any Bambu shoppes?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu does not directly own or operate any of its shoppes. However, the FDD indicates that a store is owned and operated by Bambu's affiliate, Drinks of Denver. This store was used as a test drive-thru model.

Table No. 1 in Item 20 provides a system-wide outlet summary for 2022 to 2024. In 2022, there was 1 company-owned outlet at the start and end of the year. In 2023, there was 1 company-owned outlet at the start of the year and 0 at the end of the year, representing a net change of -1. In 2024, there were 0 company-owned outlets at the start and end of the year, with a net change of 0.

Table No. 4, Status of Company/Affiliate-Owned Outlets for Years 2022 to 2024, is not included in the provided documentation. Therefore, the specific details regarding the status and changes of company or affiliate-owned outlets are not available in this excerpt.

While Bambu does not directly operate any shoppes, the existence of an affiliate-owned store suggests that the company may experiment with different operational models or gather market data through these affiliated entities. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the nature of the relationship between Bambu and its affiliates, as well as the potential impact of these affiliated operations on the franchise system.