Does the Bambu FDD provide any guarantee that the contact information in section B is current?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bambu authorizes the parties identified on Exhibit K to receive service of process for Bambu in the particular state.
The following Franchise Sellers were involved in the offering of this franchise:
The following employee(s) of Bambu, having a principal business address of 6000 E. Evans Ave., Bldg. 2, Suite 210, Denver, Colorado 80222 and a telephone number of (303) 808-9393: Marc Geman, known): The following independent sales agent (Bambu requests that the prospective franchisee fill in the information if , having a principal business address at: , telephone number: Issuance Date: March 31, 2025 I received a Disclosure Document dated March 31, 2025, that included the following Exhibits: Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A); Multi-Unit Development Agreement (Exhibit B); Nondisclosure and Noncompetition Agreement (Exhibit C); Closing Acknowledgment (Exhibit D); Successor Franchise Rider to Franchise Agreement (Exhibit E); Form of General Release (Exhibit F); Owner Operations Manual Table of Contents (Exhibit G); List of Franchisees (Exhibit H); List of Franchisees Who Have Left the System (Exhibit I); Financial Statements (Exhibit J); List of State Agencies/Agents for Service of Process (Exhibit K); and State Addenda to Disclosure Document (Exhibit L). Date: Signature of Prospective Franchisee (Do not leave blank) Print Name
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bambu FDD includes contact information for the franchise, specifically mentioning the address and phone number of the company's headquarters. It also lists the Franchise Sellers involved in offering the franchise, including the names of employees and a space for information on independent sales agents.
However, the FDD does not explicitly guarantee that the contact information provided in Section B or elsewhere is current. While the document includes an issuance date of March 31, 2025, and requires prospective franchisees to acknowledge receipt of the document, this only confirms they received the information as of that date. There is no specific clause that obligates Bambu to update this information regularly or to notify potential franchisees of any changes.
Therefore, a prospective franchisee should independently verify the contact information, especially if there is a significant time gap between receiving the FDD and making a final investment decision. It would be prudent to directly contact Bambu's headquarters or the listed Franchise Sellers to confirm their details and ensure they are still accurate. Additionally, asking the franchisor directly about their process for updating and maintaining the accuracy of contact information in the FDD could provide further reassurance.