Who is responsible for the fees associated with the required ServSafe® training for a Bambu franchise?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You or each of your Bambū Certified Team Leaders will need to also obtain food safety manager certification from ServSafe® National Restaurant Association ("ServSafe®") or from another food safety certification program approved by your state and local environmental and health requirements. We do not provide this training. You will be required to pay the fees associated with that training to the third-party provider.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the fees associated with the ServSafe® training. Bambu requires the franchisee or their Bambū Certified Team Leaders to obtain food safety manager certification from ServSafe® or another approved program. Bambu does not provide this training themselves.
This means that prospective Bambu franchisees must budget for the cost of this certification in addition to the other initial investment costs. The fees are paid directly to the third-party provider offering the ServSafe® training.
Food safety certification is a common requirement in the restaurant industry, so this is not unusual. However, franchisees should inquire about the specific costs of the ServSafe® training in their area and any alternative approved programs to ensure they meet Bambu's requirements and local health regulations.