Does the Bambu MUD agreement allow for email notification?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All notices required to be given under this MUD Agreement shall be given in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested, by e-mail, or by an overnight delivery service providing documentation of receipt, to Bambu or Franchisee at the address set forth below its respective signature on the signature page hereto, or at such other addresses as Bambu or Franchisee may designate from time to time, and shall be effectively given when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, when delivered by e-mail, or when received via overnight delivery, as may be applicable.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Agreement does allow for email notification. Specifically, all notices required to be given under the MUD Agreement can be provided in writing via certified mail with return receipt requested, by email, or by an overnight delivery service that provides documentation of receipt.
For a prospective Bambu franchisee, this means that official communications regarding the MUD Agreement can be sent and received electronically, which can be more convenient and efficient than traditional mail. The agreement specifies that notices are effectively given when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid, when delivered by email, or when received via overnight delivery, as applicable.
It is important for franchisees to regularly check their email and ensure that Bambu has their current email address to avoid missing any important notices. While email notification is permitted, franchisees should also be aware of the other acceptable methods for sending notices, such as certified mail or overnight delivery, and understand when each method is considered effective for delivering official communications.