What expenses is the Franchisee responsible for in connection with attendance at the Bambu training program?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
re more than three individuals in the training Program, Bambu may charge its then current additional training fee to train such additional persons. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses, and wages incurred by Franchisee and its employees in connection with attendance at the training program. Training participants will not receive any compensation from Bambu while attending Bambu's training.
- b. In addition to the opening training, and approximately two months prior to the estimated date of the opening training, Franchisee, if an individual, and one other designated Bambū Certified Team Leader shall attend a two day pre-opening owner operations orientation and training program conducted at a Bambū shoppe designated by us.
- 6.2 Length of Training.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for specific expenses related to attending the initial and additional training programs. For the opening training program, the franchisee must cover all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses, as well as the wages incurred by both the franchisee and their employees while attending the training. Bambu does not provide any compensation to training participants during this period.
For additional training programs and the annual convention, the franchisee is also responsible for all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses associated with attendance. Bambu may charge a fee or tuition based on its current published rate for any training that the franchisee requests or that Bambu requires specifically for the franchisee.
These expenses can impact the overall cost of starting and operating a Bambu franchise, and franchisees should budget accordingly. It is important to note that if Bambu determines the shoppe is not prepared for training and soft opening, Bambu will reschedule the remainder of the training and charge Franchisee for the additional costs incurred for travel cancellation and other additional expenses incurred by Bambu.