What must a Bambu franchisee do as soon as they pass their Environmental Health Department Inspection?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must notify Bambu as soon as it has passed its Environmental Health Department Inspection, which typically takes place as the buildout of its Bambū shoppe nears completion, or Franchisee has received other temporary rights to bring products and ingredients into the shoppe and are allowed to prepare food items. If Bambu determines during its preassessment that the shoppe is not prepared for training and soft opening, Bambu will reschedule the remainder of the training and charge Franchisee for the additional costs incurred for travel cancellation and other additional expenses incurred by Bambu. The Bambū Certified Team Leaders must attend this training program. If Bambu's trainers observe that the Bambū Certified Team Leaders are not operating the shoppe in accordance with Bambu's standards and specifications, the Bambū Certified Team Leaders will be required to attend additional training which may delay the opening of the shoppe. Bambu will not be liable for any costs associated with a delay in opening the shoppe resulting from the Bambū Certified Team Leaders not being prepared to open the shoppe.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must notify Bambu as soon as they pass their Environmental Health Department Inspection. This inspection typically occurs near the completion of the Bambu shoppe's buildout or when the franchisee receives temporary rights to bring products and ingredients into the shoppe to prepare food items.
This notification is crucial because it triggers the scheduling of the opening training. Bambu will conduct this training after completing its pre-construction site review, owner's orientation, and pre-opening assessment. If Bambu determines during the pre-assessment that the shoppe is not ready for training and the soft opening, it will reschedule the remaining training.
If the training is rescheduled due to the shoppe not being prepared, the franchisee will be responsible for covering additional costs incurred by Bambu, such as travel cancellation and other related expenses. Additionally, if the Bambu Certified Team Leaders do not operate the shoppe according to Bambu's standards, they may be required to attend additional training, potentially delaying the shoppe's opening, with the franchisee bearing any associated costs.