Can Bambu require franchisees to purchase certain equipment?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may require you to purchase certain equipment that we have tested and approved, and their use mandated throughout the system.
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| also pay us the monthly | |||
| amount of the Royalty | |||
| Fee during the closure | |||
| period. | |||
| New Equipment, Upgrading, and Remodeling Expenses4, 5 | Will vary depending on the items that are upgraded or remodeled. | As required by us | Payable if we require new equipment, upgrades, or remodeling of the premises, the furnishings or the equipment used in the shoppe. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu franchisees may be required to purchase specific equipment. Bambu reserves the right to mandate the purchase of equipment that it has tested and approved for use throughout the franchise system.
Item 6 also mentions 'New Equipment, Upgrading, and Remodeling Expenses.' These expenses will vary depending on the items that are upgraded or remodeled. These expenses are payable if Bambu requires new equipment, upgrades, or remodeling of the premises, the furnishings, or the equipment used in the shoppe.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand what equipment purchases are mandatory at the outset, which are likely to be required during the term of the franchise agreement, and the estimated costs of such equipment. This will help in projecting the total investment and potential profitability of the Bambu franchise.