On what are the estimates given in the chart based for a Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
oppe, which will be scheduled after you pay the Initial Franchise Fee in full.
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- The estimates given in this chart are based on our estimates for a Bambū shoppe as of the date of this Disclosure Document. However, typically the opening of each additional Bambū shoppe opened under a MUD Agreement will occur between six and 12 months after the opening of the most recently opened prior shoppe. The initial investment for each Bambū shoppe to be developed under the MUD Agreement will vary based on the costs of the various expenditures noted in Chart A at the time you develop and open each additional shoppe and are subject to change based on developments in the franchise system, the industry, and the economy as a whole. None of the fees or costs estimated in the chart above are refundable, except that deposits to third parties may be refundable.
ITEM 8
RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Operations
You must establish, maintain and operate your Bambū shoppe in compliance with your Franchise Agreement. You must comply with the mandatory standards and specifications contained in our confidential Owner Operations Manual and policy releases, which are available through our Franchisee Resource Center ("FRC"). After you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will be given login credentials and access to the FRC at www.bambufrc.com.
Source: Item 7 — (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimates provided in the initial investment chart are based on the franchisor's assessments for a Bambu shoppe as of the document's date. However, the FDD notes that the initial investment for each additional Bambu shoppe opened under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUD) can fluctuate based on the costs of various expenditures at the time of development and opening. These costs are subject to change due to developments in the franchise system, the industry, and the economy.
The estimates for a Bambu shoppe can vary significantly depending on whether the franchisee is retrofitting an existing QSR location or undertaking a full build-out of an 1,100 sq. ft. location. The lower end of the total estimated initial investment assumes a retro-fit scenario, while the higher end accounts for a complete build-out with a modest tenant improvement allowance. The document also cautions that in major metropolitan areas, actual costs may exceed the high range estimates provided.
Bambu relied on its principals' combined experience of over 50 years in the food franchising business when preparing these figures. The FDD indicates that it is possible for actual costs to either fall below or exceed the estimated ranges listed in the chart. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making any decision to purchase a franchise.