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How must a Bambu franchisee prepare drinks sold at their shoppe?

Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You must prepare all of the drinks sold at your Bambū shoppe in accordance with our recipes and using the ingredients we approve. You must comply with the terms of any mandatory ingredient or product recall promptly upon receipt of notice from us of such recall. We have the right to change or supplement the types of authorized products and services, including reducing or adding menu items, or implementing new programs. There are no limits on our right to do so.

Source: Item 16 — Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell (FDD pages 43–44)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must prepare all drinks sold at their shoppe in accordance with Bambu's recipes and using only approved ingredients. This ensures consistency and quality across all franchise locations.

Bambu retains the right to modify or supplement the authorized products and services, including adding or removing menu items, or implementing new programs. Franchisees are obligated to comply with any mandatory ingredient or product recalls promptly upon receiving notice from Bambu. This allows Bambu to maintain brand standards and adapt to market changes.

To ensure quality control, Bambu will provide franchisees with standards and specifications for menu items, products, services, and the franchised location. Franchisees must operate their shoppe in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and the mandatory standards and specifications outlined in the OOM (Operations and Operations Manual) and other FRC (Franchise Resource Center) Materials, as modified by Bambu. Bambu also has the right to inspect the franchised location to ensure compliance with these standards.

Bambu also provides an opening training program that includes on-the-job training for drink preparation. Franchisees must ensure that at least three team leaders complete this training program. Franchisees must offer all product types and services as prescribed by Bambu and refrain from offering any unauthorized products or engaging in any business not authorized by Bambu.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.