How many Bambu outlets ceased operations for other reasons in the U.S. during 2023?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eriod begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
ITEM 20 TABLE NO. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024(1)
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | United States | | | | | | | | | | California | 2022 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | | | 2023 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | | | 2024 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | | Colorado | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | Florida | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | Illinois | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| State | Year |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 47–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2023, 4 U.S. outlets ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor. This figure is based on the 'U.S. Totals' row in Item 20 Table No. 3, which provides a summary of outlet activity.
Breaking down the data by state, one Bambu location in California ceased operations for other reasons in 2023. Additionally, one location in Indiana and one in Virginia also ceased operations for other reasons during that year. Finally, one Bambu location in Washington ceased operations for other reasons in 2023.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it offers insight into the stability and potential risks associated with owning a Bambu franchise. While 'Ceased Operations - Other Reasons' can encompass various factors (such as relocation, poor performance, or unforeseen circumstances), it's important for prospective franchisees to understand why outlets might close outside of the typical termination or non-renewal scenarios. Investigating these 'other reasons' can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the Bambu franchise system.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to discuss with Bambu the specific reasons for these closures to better assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Bambu franchise.