What is included in the opening training expenses for a Bambu franchise?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Note 9: Opening Training Expenses.
We provide two days of offsite training at a designated operating Bambū shoppe and conduct the remaining part of your opening training at your Franchised Location.
You must have hired your employees prior to the onsite training being conducted, including your Shift Leaders or supervisors for your shoppe.
This estimate also includes the estimated expenses for you and any designated Bambū Certified Team Leaders registered with us to obtain a required food management certification administered by various third parties.
See Items 6 and 11.
Source: Item 7 — (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, opening training expenses include the costs associated with two days of offsite training at a designated operating Bambu location, as well as the remaining training conducted at the franchisee's own location. This estimate also covers the expenses for the franchisee and any designated Bambu Certified Team Leaders to obtain a required food management certification from a third party.
Prior to the onsite training, the franchisee must have already hired their employees, including shift leaders or supervisors. The FDD indicates that the estimated cost for opening training expenses ranges from $2,000 to $2,000, payable as incurred before opening to other suppliers.
Prospective franchisees should consider these costs when planning their initial investment. It is important to factor in the cost of employee wages during training, in addition to the direct expenses for the franchisee and team leaders to obtain food management certifications. These expenses are in addition to the initial franchise fee and other startup costs.