What factors does Bambu consider when reviewing a proposed site?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When you have selected a location for your shoppe you must submit information to us regarding the location so that we may accept or reject the site. Our assistance with the selection and approval of a location includes criteria for a satisfactory shoppe location and a determination as to whether the site fulfills the requisite criteria. The following factors are considered when we review a proposed site: location character; proximity to major roads; income levels; demographics; competition; shoppe demand; lease terms and rates or purchase terms; visibility; tenant mix; walk-by traffic; signage and parking availability. At your request we may, but are not obligated to, send our representative to your proposed location for on-site assessment prior to granting approval of a location. You must pay all travel, lodging and meal expenses of our employees related to the requested on-site assessment. You must find an acceptable site within 90 days of signing the Franchise Agreement unless we agree to grant you additional time, which we will consider granting if you provide evidence that you have made a diligent effort in obtaining a site. Additionally, if we disapprove of any proposed site, we will grant you an additional reasonable time to obtain
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, when a franchisee selects a location for their shoppe, they must submit information about the location to Bambu for approval. Bambu's assistance in site selection includes criteria for a satisfactory location and a determination of whether the site fulfills the necessary criteria.
Bambu considers several factors when reviewing a proposed site. These factors include the location's character, proximity to major roads, income levels, demographics, competition, shoppe demand, lease terms and rates or purchase terms, visibility, tenant mix, walk-by traffic, signage, and parking availability. Bambu may send a representative to the proposed location for an on-site assessment at the franchisee's request, but the franchisee must cover all travel, lodging, and meal expenses for Bambu's employees related to the assessment.
The franchisee must find an acceptable site within 90 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, though Bambu may grant additional time if the franchisee demonstrates a diligent effort in securing a site. If Bambu disapproves of a proposed site, they will grant additional time for the franchisee to find a different site. Failure to secure Bambu's approval of a site within the applicable time period may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement. However, Bambu's acceptance of a location does not guarantee the success or profitability of the location.