Does Bambu provide written guidelines to assist in locating a site for my Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ion and consultation as described in Article 6 above after a determination by Bambu that the shoppe is sufficiently completed to schedule training.
- b. Provision of specifications for a Franchised Location which shall include, without limitation, recommendations for space requirements, build out and the demographics and character of the surrounding market area. Franchisee acknowledges that Bambu shall have no other obligation to provide assistance in the selection and approval of a Franchised Location other than the provision of such recommendations and approval or disapproval of a proposed Franchised Location, which approval or disapproval shall be based on information submitted to Bambu in a form sufficient to assess the proposed location as may be reasonably required by Bambu.
- c. Assistance with the development of a required kitchen workflow design, equipment specifications for Franchisee to use in designing the layout for the Franchised Location, an interior design guide, and consultation regarding the final architectural plans for the Franchised Location, as described in Section 5.3.
- d. Assistance with the negotiation of the letter of intent for the lease for the Franchised Location and the lease, providing Franchisee an acceptable use clause, determining whether the signage requirements allow for sufficient Bambū branding, negotiating relocation and other terms found in leases, and other matters, as described in Section 5.2.
- e. Information regarding the selection of raw and prepared ingredients, food items, shoppe supplies, and programs offered, used, sold or leased through Franchisee's Bambū shoppe. After execution of this Agreement, Bambu will provide Franchisee with a list of approved Suppliers, if any, of such equipment, items, materials, inventory and programs and, if available, a description of any regional or central purchase and supply agreements offered by such approved Suppliers for the benefit of Bambū franchisees. The list of approved Suppliers may vary depending on Franchisee's Franchised Location within Bambu's distribution network.
- f. Provision of electronic access to Bambu's FRC Materials, defined and described in Section 8.1 below.
- g.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu offers assistance in site selection. Bambu provides specifications for a franchised location, including recommendations for space requirements, build-out, and the demographics and character of the surrounding market area. However, Bambu has no obligation to provide further assistance beyond these recommendations and the approval or disapproval of a proposed location based on submitted information.
Bambu will assist with the development of a required kitchen workflow design and equipment specifications for designing the layout of the franchised location. They also provide an interior design guide and consultation regarding the final architectural plans. Additionally, Bambu offers assistance with negotiating the letter of intent for the lease, providing an acceptable use clause, determining if signage requirements allow for sufficient branding, negotiating relocation terms, and other lease-related matters.
Bambu also makes available to franchisees its FRC (Franchise Resource Center) Materials, which contain mandatory standards and specifications. These materials include standards and specifications for the franchised location. Franchisees are required to operate their Bambu shoppe in compliance with these FRC Materials, which may be modified by Bambu from time to time. Franchisees must also adhere to Bambu's standards and specifications for products, services, equipment and the franchised location.