What is the maximum number of days of in-person additional training courses or programs that Bambu can require in a calendar year?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- b. Bambu also has the right to require Franchisee, the Bambū Certified Team Leaders and other designated employees to attend and satisfactorily complete training and certification courses from time to time, including online training, and other continuing development programs and meetings that Bambu may periodically choose to provide at times and locations Bambu shall designate. Bambu shall give Franchisee at least 30 days prior written notice of any training courses or programs which are deemed mandatory. Bambu shall not require in-person attendance at additional training courses or programs more than two times, totaling five days, in any calendar year; provided that additional training shall be mandatory for all new Bambū Certified Team Leaders, regardless of the number of prior additional training sessions conducted for Franchisee. Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is not an individual, an owner designated by Bambu) shall attend an annual convention of franchise owners. Bambu may also require Franchisee to attend additional training specifically for Franchisee if Bambu deems it necessary or appropriate in its discretion. Franchisee will be responsible for all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses which are associated with attendance at any mandatory training program and the annual convention. Bambu reserves the right to charge a fee or tuition based on its then-current published rate for any training that Franchisee requests or that Bambu requires specific to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu can require in-person attendance at additional training courses or programs no more than two times, totaling five days, in any calendar year. However, this limit does not apply to additional training that is mandatory for all new Bambū Certified Team Leaders.
Franchisees (or a designated owner) must also attend an annual convention. Franchisees are responsible for all traveling, lodging, and meal expenses associated with any mandatory training program and the annual convention. Bambu reserves the right to charge a fee or tuition for any training that the franchisee requests or that Bambu requires specifically for the franchisee.
This means that as a Bambu franchisee, you should be prepared to allocate time and budget for ongoing training requirements. While the FDD specifies a limit on mandatory in-person training days, it's important to factor in the potential costs of travel, accommodation, and tuition fees for both yourself and your team leaders. Staying updated on training requirements and budgeting accordingly will be essential for maintaining compliance and operational standards within the Bambu franchise system.