How often does Bambu provide financial statements?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall submit to Bambu current financial statements and other reports as Bambu may request to evaluate or compile research and performance data on any operational aspect of its Bambū shoppe.
Bambu may also pull this data from other reports and information provided by Franchisee hereunder.
Upon the written request of Franchisee, Bambu will make available to Franchisee, no later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, an unaudited financial statement which indicates how the Marketing and Technology Fund has been spent in the prior year.
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Bambu Franchising, LLC which comprise the balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and the related statements of operations, changes in members' ( deficit) and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Source: Item 21 — Financial Statements (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to submit current financial statements and other reports to Bambu as requested. This information is used by Bambu to evaluate and compile research and performance data related to the operational aspects of the franchisee's Bambu shop.
Additionally, Bambu will provide franchisees with an unaudited financial statement indicating how the Marketing and Technology Fund was spent in the prior year. This statement will be made available to the franchisee no later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year. The Marketing and Technology Fund is used to maximize recognition of the Bambu marks and patronage of all Bambu shops.
Furthermore, the FDD includes audited financial statements for Bambu Franchising, LLC itself. Specifically, there is a balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and related statements of operations, changes in members' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022. These audited statements provide a view into the franchisor's financial health.