Is a Bambu franchisee required to comply with standards and specifications communicated by SMS?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is also required to own and use a mobile smart phone or other device agreed to in writing by Bambu that meets Bambu's standards and specifications, with a minimum of 1 GB of combined data plan, that can and will be kept on and used to receive and send communications via SMS, as defined in Section 8.4.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to adhere to standards and specifications communicated via SMS. Specifically, a Bambu franchisee must own and use a mobile smart phone or another device agreed to in writing by Bambu. This device must meet Bambu's standards and specifications and have a minimum of 1 GB of combined data plan.
The franchisee is required to keep the device on and use it to receive and send communications via SMS. This ensures that Bambu can communicate important updates, changes, or urgent information to the franchisee in a timely manner.
This requirement ensures franchisees stay informed and compliant with Bambu's operational standards. It is the franchisee's responsibility to maintain a suitable device and data plan to facilitate this communication.