If Bambu provides assistance with site selection, what fees is the Franchisee responsible for paying?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may also request additional assistance from Bambu in connection with site selection, site feasibility studies, lease negotiations and other issues related to development of its Development Area. In the event that Bambu agrees to provide such assistance, in Bambu's sole discretion, Franchisee agrees to pay all fees associated with such assistance, together with all travel, lodging, living expenses, telephone charges and other identifiable expenses incurred in connection with such assistance, plus a fee based on daily or hourly time spent by any of Bambu's employees in connection with such assistance.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Bambu agrees to provide assistance with site selection, site feasibility studies, lease negotiations, and other development-related issues, the franchisee is responsible for specific fees. Bambu's agreement to provide such assistance is at its sole discretion.
The franchisee must pay all fees associated with the assistance provided by Bambu. This includes all travel, lodging, living expenses, telephone charges, and other identifiable expenses incurred by Bambu in connection with the assistance.
In addition to covering the direct expenses, the franchisee must also pay a fee based on the daily or hourly time spent by any of Bambu's employees in connection with providing the assistance. This means the franchisee will be billed for the time Bambu's personnel spend on tasks such as site evaluation, negotiations, and related support activities.