How many individuals designated by the Franchisee are required to attend and successfully complete the Bambu opening Training Program?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a. Upon payment of the final installment of the Initial Franchise Fee as set forth in Section 4.1 hereof, Bambu will schedule Franchisee's opening training program (the "Training Program"). Three individuals designated by Franchisee to assume primary responsibility for operating the Bambū shoppe and approved by Bambu as "Bambū Certified Team Leaders," are required to attend and successfully complete the Training Program, which is conducted in part by Bambu at the Franchised Location. All individuals designated for Bambū Certified Team Leaders must attend and participate in the entire Training Program, including the onsite training program. Only individuals who will be serving as Bambū Certified Team Leaders, or the individual with full-time management responsibility for the Bambū shoppe, may attend Bambu's Training Program. The Training Program may include verbal, written, online, video conferencing or audiotaped classroom training and on-the-job training for the front and back of the shoppe (including, but not limited to, customer service, cooking, ingredients and drink preparation), and shoppe maintenance. If there are more than three individuals in the training Program, Bambu may charge its then current additional training fee to train such additional persons. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses, and wages incurred by Franchisee and its employees in connection with attendance at the training program. Training participants will not receive any compensation from Bambu while attending Bambu's training.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, three individuals designated by the franchisee must attend and successfully complete the opening training program. These individuals must be approved by Bambu as "Bambū Certified Team Leaders" and will assume primary responsibility for operating the Bambu shop.
All designated Bambū Certified Team Leaders must attend and participate in the entire training program, including the onsite portion. Only individuals serving as Bambū Certified Team Leaders or the individual with full-time management responsibility for the Bambu shop are eligible to attend the training program. If more than three individuals attend the training, Bambu may charge an additional training fee for each extra person.
The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, lodging, meal expenses, and wages incurred by both the franchisee and their employees while attending the training program. It is important to note that training participants will not receive any compensation from Bambu during their training period. Franchisees should factor these costs into their initial investment and operational budget.