Are Bambu franchisees bound by modifications to standards and specifications?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
see appoints the officers of Bambu as its attorneys in fact with irrevocable power and authority to execute any such modification so approved.
- c. Franchisee acknowledges that Bambu may modify its standards and specifications and operating, marketing, and other policies and procedures set forth in the FRC Materials unilaterally under any conditions and to the extent in which Bambu, in its sole determination, deems necessary or desirable. These modifications may include regional and local variations. Franchisee shall be bound by and incorporate into its shoppe these modifications. Franchisee may be obligated to invest additional capital in Franchisee's shoppe and incur higher operating costs based on these periodic modifications.
- d. Bambu has the right to vary the franchise agreement and any standards, specifications, and techniques for a particular Bambu franchisee based on the circumstances related to the franchisee, its area or territory, or any other condition.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally bound by modifications to the brand's standards and specifications. Bambu has the right to modify its standards, specifications, and operating, marketing, and other policies and procedures unilaterally as it deems necessary or desirable. These modifications can include regional and local variations, and franchisees are obligated to incorporate these changes into their shoppe.
Bambu may also modify the franchise agreement with the approval of a super-majority (75%) of franchisees and licensees, and can elect to make these modifications effective for all franchisees, regardless of individual consent. Franchisees receive at least 30 days' notice before such modifications take effect and, by signing the agreement, appoint Bambu's officers as their attorneys to execute these modifications.
Franchisees are required to maintain and operate their Bambu shoppes in compliance with the standards and specifications in the FRC (Franchise Resource Center) Materials, which Bambu can modify. Bambu also reserves the right to change the standards and specifications for products, services, and the franchised location with 10 days prior written notice. Franchisees must adhere to Bambu's current quality, compliance, and operations standards. This includes purchasing equipment and inventory that comply with Bambu's standards and specifications.
Bambu also has the right to vary the franchise agreement and any standards, specifications, and techniques for a particular Bambu franchisee based on the circumstances related to the franchisee, its area or territory, or any other condition. Franchisee shall not be entitled to require Bambu to grant Franchisee a similar variation. Franchisees may be obligated to invest additional capital in their shoppe and incur higher operating costs based on these periodic modifications.