Is Bambu required to provide the Training Program to replacement or additional Bambu Certified Team Leaders during the term of the Franchise Agreement?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- e. Bambu shall make the Training Program available to replacement or additional Bambū Certified Team Leaders during the term of this Agreement. Bambu reserves the right to charge a tuition or fee in an amount payable in advance, commensurate with the then current published prices of Bambu for such training. Franchisee shall be responsible for all travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by its personnel during the training program. The availability of the training programs shall be subject to space considerations, training staff availability and prior commitments to new Bambū franchisees.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu is required to make the Training Program available to replacement or additional Bambu Certified Team Leaders during the term of the Franchise Agreement. However, Bambu reserves the right to charge a tuition or fee for such training, with the amount payable in advance and commensurate with their then-current published prices.
Franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by their personnel during the training program. The availability of these training programs is subject to space considerations, training staff availability, and prior commitments to new Bambu franchisees.
This means that while Bambu is obligated to provide training for new or replacement team leaders, franchisees should be prepared to budget for the training fees and associated expenses, and understand that scheduling may depend on Bambu's capacity and existing obligations.