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What is the estimated timeframe between signing the Bambu Franchise Agreement and opening the shoppe?

Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

We estimate that the typical length of time between the date you sign the Franchise Agreement and the date your shoppe opens will be approximately three to 10 months based on our buildout requirements and delivery date of the premises by your landlord. The factors which may affect this time period are you locating a satisfactory site, complying with local ordinances and zoning, securing financing, and obtaining a lease, as well as the extent to which an existing location must be upgraded or remodeled, the delivery schedule for equipment, recruiting and hiring, purchasing products and supplies, and completing your training. We will conduct a preassessment review of your shoppe approximately one to two weeks prior to your soft opening to determine if onsite training can be scheduled. You must obtain our prior written approval before opening the shoppe. You must open the shoppe no later than one year after signing the Franchise Agreement unless we determine that circumstances warrant granting you an extension of time. In our preassessment review, we will provide you with a written list of anything that must be done or changed before opening or promptly after opening. You will not be permitted to open the shoppe until you have furnished the shoppe, purchased inventory, fully stocked the shoppe with menu items, and trained your employees. We reserve the right to perform a further walk-through of the location for your shoppe after you notify us that you are ready to open for business, at which time we may issue additional requirements for compliance before opening. You are deemed to have commenced operations and opened at the time that you have complied with all pre-opening obligations in the Franchise Agreement and your Bambū shoppe is first open to any paying customers.

Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–38)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening a shoppe is approximately three to 10 months. However, this timeframe is subject to several factors that could affect the duration.

These factors include the franchisee's ability to locate a satisfactory site, compliance with local ordinances and zoning regulations, securing financing, and obtaining a lease. The extent of upgrades or remodeling required for an existing location, the equipment delivery schedule, recruiting and hiring staff, purchasing products and supplies, and completing the training program can also influence the timeline.

The franchisee must open the shoppe no later than one year after signing the Franchise Agreement, unless Bambu determines that an extension is warranted. Before opening, Bambu will conduct a preassessment review of the shoppe approximately one to two weeks prior to the soft opening to determine if onsite training can be scheduled. The franchisee must obtain written approval from Bambu before opening the shoppe and must have furnished the shoppe, purchased inventory, fully stocked the shoppe with menu items, and trained employees.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.