When is a Bambu franchisee deemed to have commenced operations?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is considered to have commenced operations when they have met all pre-opening obligations outlined in the Franchise Agreement and their Bambu location is open to paying customers. This means that before officially opening, the franchisee must ensure that the location is fully furnished, has sufficient inventory, is fully stocked with all menu items, and that all employees have completed their training.

Bambu retains the right to conduct a final walk-through of the location after the franchisee indicates they are ready to open for business. During this walk-through, Bambu may issue additional requirements that must be met before the franchisee is allowed to open. This provision ensures that all locations meet Bambu's standards before serving customers.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that simply having a location is not enough to begin operations. They must diligently fulfill all pre-opening requirements, including training, stocking, and furnishing the location, and be prepared for a final inspection by Bambu. Only after meeting all these conditions and opening to paying customers will the franchisee be considered to have commenced operations.