Does Bambu disclose the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all franchisees in Exhibit H of the Disclosure Document?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A list of the names of all franchisees and the addresses and telephone numbers of their shoppes are listed in Exhibit H attached to this Disclosure Document. A list of the name, city, state, and telephone number (or, if unknown, the last known home telephone number) of every franchisee who has had a shoppe terminated, cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the franchise agreement during the last fiscal year or who has not communicated with us within 10 weeks of the date of this Disclosure Document is listed on Exhibit I attached to this Disclosure Document. If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the franchise system.
Some franchisees have signed confidentiality clauses during the last three fiscal years. In some instances, current and former franchisees sign provisions restricting their ability to speak openly about their experience with us or the Bambū franchise system. You may wish to speak with current and former franchisees, but be aware that not all of those franchisees will be able to communicate with you.
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 47–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit H contains a list of all franchisees' names, addresses, and telephone numbers of their shoppes. This information is provided to potential franchisees so they can contact current franchisees and learn more about the Bambu franchise system.
Exhibit I lists the name, city, state, and telephone number (or, if unknown, the last known home telephone number) of every franchisee who has had a shoppe terminated, cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the franchise agreement during the last fiscal year or who has not communicated with Bambu within 10 weeks of the date of this Disclosure Document.
It is important to note that some franchisees have signed confidentiality clauses that may restrict their ability to speak openly about their experiences with Bambu. Prospective franchisees should be aware that not all franchisees will be able to communicate freely.