What laws and codes must a Bambu franchisee ensure compliance with during construction?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
aterials for permitting if they deviate materially from the initial workflow design and equipment specifications that Bambu provides to Franchisee. However, it shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility to have prepared all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the Franchised Location and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes during the construction of their Bambu shop. This includes, but is not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prior to construction, the franchisee must engage an approved local architect to prepare final permit drawings, including the shop floor plan, equipment layout, mechanical drawings, and other construction documents necessary for the Bambu shop's construction. These materials must also be submitted to the governmental authority that issues the required permits and approvals for construction, as well as to the landlord, if applicable.
Bambu offers assistance in the kitchen workflow design and layout, providing specific equipment specifications and a style guide for finishes, colors, materials, furniture, fixtures, counter, and décor. However, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all construction plans and the completed shop comply with all relevant laws and codes. Franchisees must also ensure that any signage complies with applicable local ordinances, lease covenants, mall regulations, building codes, and zoning regulations.