When did Grant Bachman become the Chief Operating Officer of Bambu?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Bachman became our Chief Operating Officer in July 2024. Prior to his current role, he was our Director of Operations from November 2022 to July 2024. From October 2021 to November 2022, he was General Manager of Bambu Grand Prairie. From January 2020 to September 2021, he was Senior Manager at P.F. Chang's China Bistro in Sunnyvale, California. Prior to that, from July 2015 to June 2020, he was a Multi-Store Manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill in San Jose, California.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Grant Bachman became the Chief Operating Officer in July 2024. Before this role, he served as the Director of Operations from November 2022 to July 2024. Prior to that, from October 2021 to November 2022, he was the General Manager of Bambu Grand Prairie.
Before joining Bambu, Mr. Bachman held the position of Senior Manager at P.F. Chang's China Bistro in Sunnyvale, California, from January 2020 to September 2021. Earlier in his career, from July 2015 to June 2020, he was a Multi-Store Manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill in San Jose, California.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership and experience within the Bambu organization. Knowing the background and career progression of key personnel like the Chief Operating Officer can help franchisees assess the strength and stability of the franchise system.