What is the Bambu franchisee required to do regarding the manager's replacement for the Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ult with its own legal advisor and otherwise take appropriate action to inquire about and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- c. Management. Franchisee acknowledges that proper management of the Bambū shoppe is important. Consequently, Franchisee shall employ at all times and register with Bambu in such manner as Bambu may require from time to time, at least three Bambū Certified Team Leaders who have satisfactorily completed Bambu's Training Program and who shall be responsible for the supervision and management of Franchisee's Bambū shoppe. One of the Bambū Certified Team Leaders must be available at all times to be at the Bambū shoppe upon demand by Bambu. At least one of Franchisee's Bambū Certified Team Leaders may not engage in any other business or other activity, directly or indirectly, that requires any significant management responsibility, time commitment, or otherwise may conflict with his or her obligations to operate and manage Franchisee's Bambū shoppe. The Bambū Certified Team Leaders shall assign one or more qualified employees (a "Shift Leaders") to be present at the shoppe during all operating hours when a Bambū Certified Team Leader is not present. Shift Leaders may be part-time employees.
- d. Approved Products and Programs.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the proper management of their Bambu shoppe. To ensure this, the franchisee must employ and register with Bambu at least three Bambū Certified Team Leaders who have satisfactorily completed Bambu's Training Program. These leaders are responsible for supervising and managing the Bambu shoppe.
At least one of these certified team leaders must be available at the shoppe at all times if demanded by Bambu. Furthermore, at least one of the Bambū Certified Team Leaders cannot be involved in any other business or activity that would conflict with their obligations to operate and manage the Bambu shoppe effectively. This ensures that the manager is fully dedicated to the success of the Bambu franchise.
In the absence of a Bambū Certified Team Leader, the franchisee must assign one or more qualified employees, known as "Shift Leaders," to be present at the shoppe during all operating hours. These Shift Leaders can be part-time employees, providing flexibility in staffing while ensuring adequate supervision. The franchisee is also exclusively responsible for recruiting, hiring, firing, and supervising its employees, independent agents, and Bambū Certified Team Leaders.