Is Bambu required to share any rebates, incentives, or volume discounts received from suppliers with its Bambu franchisees?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu is not required to share any rebates, incentives, or volume discounts received from suppliers with its franchisees. Bambu and its affiliates have the right to retain the credit of any rebate, incentive, or volume discounts resulting from franchisee purchases.

Bambu has purchasing arrangements with suppliers to provide franchisees with proprietary and designated food and drink items. Franchisees are required to participate in these arrangements. Bambu also reserves the right to derive revenue from franchisee purchases of products or menu items from designated suppliers if they establish a discount buying program or similar arrangement with the supplier.

Bambu discloses that they have an agreement with approved suppliers for Proprietary Items, where they receive between 4 and 10 percent of the amount franchisees pay to the supplier, depending on Bambu's commitment to the suppliers. Bambu also reserves the right to receive other payments from these and other designated suppliers in the future. This arrangement highlights a potential revenue stream for Bambu based on franchisee purchases, which franchisees should consider when evaluating the overall cost structure and profitability of the franchise.