If there are discrepancies between the English and translated versions of the Bambu MUD Agreement, which version prevails?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.14. Translation of Agreement. The English language will be regarded as the authoritative and official text of this MUD Agreement; however, this MUD Agreement may be translated into the language in dominant use in the Development Area, at Franchisee's expense, in the event that translation is necessary for any reason, including for the purpose of registration of this MUD Agreement with the applicable governmental authority. Nevertheless, in the event that any discrepancies exist between the English text and the translated text, the English text will be considered the official text of this MUD Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the English language version of the MUD Agreement is the authoritative text. While Bambu permits the agreement to be translated into the dominant language of the Development Area, this is done at the franchisee's expense. This translation might be necessary for registration with local governmental authorities.
However, the FDD stipulates that if any differences arise between the English and the translated versions, the English version will be the official and controlling document. This is a standard clause in international franchising to ensure consistency and avoid misinterpretations that could arise from linguistic nuances or translation errors.
For a prospective Bambu franchisee, this means that they should rely solely on the English version of the MUD Agreement for understanding their rights and obligations. If a franchisee chooses to have the agreement translated, they should ensure the translation is accurate and be aware that the English version will take precedence in any dispute.