What laws, rules, and regulations must a Bambu franchisee comply with when operating their Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- b. Compliance with Laws and Good Business Practices. Franchisee shall conduct itself and operate its Bambū shoppe in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances, including, without limitation, health department regulations and other ordinances in such a manner so as to promote a good public image in the business community. In connection therewith, Franchisee will be solely and fully responsible for obtaining any and all other licenses to carry on business at the Bambū shoppe. Franchisee shall promptly forward to Bambu copies of all health department, fire department, building department and other similar reports of inspections as and when they become available, and shall notify Bambu in writing within three business days of: (1) the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding relating to the shoppe; (2) the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award or decree of any court, agency or other governmental instrumentality relating to the shoppe; (3) any notice or violation of any law, ordinance or regulation relating to the shoppe; (4) receipt of any notice of complaint from the Better Business Bureau, and local, state or federal consumer affairs department or division, or any other governmental or independent third party involving a complaint from a customer or potential customer relating to the shoppe, or (5) written complaints from any customer or potential customer, providing Bambu copies of any documentation along with the notice. Franchisee shall resolve or otherwise address any matter listed in (1) through (5) above in a prompt and reasonable manner in accordance with good business practices. Additionally, Franchisee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any mandatory product recall promptly upon receipt of notice from Bambu of such recall. Franchisee shall be solely responsible for any penalties or fines assessed for failure to abide by such laws and regulations. Bambu has no obligation to advise Franchisee of any legislative or other legal developments that may affect its Bambū shoppe. Franchisee is solely responsible for inquiring about and becoming familiar with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, and determining those actions required for compliance. Any information
Bambu provides to Franchisee regarding applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations does not relieve Franchisee of its responsibility to consult with its own legal advisor and otherwise take appropriate action to inquire about and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- c. Management. Franchisee acknowledges that proper management of the Bambū shoppe is important. Consequently, Franchisee shall employ at all times and register with Bambu in such manner as Bambu may require from time to time, at least three Bambū Certified Team Leaders who have satisfactorily completed Bambu's Training Program and who shall be responsible for the supervision and management of Franchisee's Bambū shoppe. One of the Bambū Certified Team Leaders must be available at all times to be at the Bambū shoppe upon demand by Bambu. At least one of Franchisee's Bambū Certified Team Leaders may not engage in any other business or other activity, directly or indirectly, that requires any significant management responsibility, time commitment, or otherwise may conflict with his or her obligations to operate and manage Franchisee's Bambū shoppe. The Bambū Certified Team Leaders shall assign one or more qualified employees (a "Shift Leaders") to be present at the shoppe during all operating hours when a Bambū Certified Team Leader is not present.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their Bambu shoppe in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. This includes, but is not limited to, health department regulations. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses to operate the business. They must also ensure that all signage complies with local ordinances, lease covenants, mall regulations, building codes, and zoning regulations. Any modifications to Bambu's signage standards required by local ordinances must receive prior written approval from Bambu.
Bambu franchisees are required to forward copies of inspection reports from various departments such as health, fire, and building departments to Bambu. Franchisees must also notify Bambu within three business days of any legal actions, orders, or notices of violation related to the shoppe. This includes complaints from the Better Business Bureau, consumer affairs departments, or any other governmental or independent third party. Franchisees are solely responsible for addressing these issues promptly and in accordance with good business practices, as well as complying with any mandatory product recalls issued by Bambu.
Furthermore, franchisees must obtain all necessary permits and certifications for the lawful construction and operation of the Bambu shoppe. These include permits related to zoning, access, signage, health, safety, building, and other construction requirements, as well as licenses to do business, fictitious name registrations, sales tax permits, health and sanitation permits, ratings, and fire clearances. Bambu emphasizes that franchisees are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, and any information provided by Bambu does not relieve the franchisee of this responsibility.