If Bambu implements a regional advertising program, where do the contributions come from?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rtising programs as and when they may be established by Bambu. Bambu has the right, in its sole discretion, to form, change and dissolve the Co-op. If a regional advertising program is implemented on behalf of a particular region by Bambu, Bambu, to the extent reasonably calculable, will only use contributions from Bambū franchisees within such region for the particular regional advertising program. Bambu reserves the right to seek reimbursement from the Coop for reasonable administrative costs, salaries and overhead as Bambu may incur in activities related to the implementation and administration of the Co-op and marketing programs. Bambu also reserves the right to establish an advertising cooperative for a particular region to enable the cooperative to selfadminister the regional advertising programs.
- 13.5 Initial Marketing and Promotional Campaign. Franchisee shall conduct an initial marketing and promotional program for the Bambū shoppe at or around the time that the shoppe opens. Franchisee's initial marketing and promotional campaign will utilize the marketing and public relations programs and media and advertising materials that Bambu has developed or that Bambu otherwise approves. In Bambu's sole discretion, it may provide a grand opening program administered by a public relations company at or
shortly after Franchisee has had its soft opening. Franchisee must budget, prepare an initial marketing plan, and reserve and spend a minimum of $5,000 for an initial opening marketing, public relations, and social media influencer program within the first 120 days after opening.
- 13.6 Electronic Advertising.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Bambu implements a regional advertising program, the contributions will come from Bambu franchisees within that specific region. Bambu has the authority to determine the geographic territories and market areas for these regional campaigns and can require franchisees to participate in them.
Bambu also has the right to form, change, and dissolve a regional advertising association, referred to as a "Co-op." If a Co-op is established in a franchisee's area, the franchisee is required to participate in it for the purpose of selecting and engaging in regional marketing and promotion programs. These programs and Co-op activities are subject to Bambu's approval.
Franchisees are obligated to adhere to the decisions made by the majority of the Co-op members regarding expenditures, assessments, and dues, provided that Bambu approves them. Each Co-op has the right to mandate monthly dues from its members through a majority vote. Failure to participate in the Co-op or pay the required dues may be considered a breach of the franchise agreement.