Who is responsible for obtaining approval from authorities in the Protected Area to enable the Bambu franchisee to enter into the agreement?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
aterials for permitting if they deviate materially from the initial workflow design and equipment specifications that Bambu provides to Franchisee. However, it shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility to have prepared all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the Franchised Location and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that the assistance related to the design and layout of the Franchised Location provided by Bambu, and Bambu's approval of any drawing, layout, or other construction document related to the Franchised Location, do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement or guarantee by Bambu of the suitability or profitability of the location, layout or design of the Bambū shoppe.
- 5.4 Signage. Franchisee shall purchase or otherwise obtain for use at the Franchised Location exterior signage which comply with the standards and specifications of Bambu as set forth in the Bambū logo and style guides available in the FRC Materials, as that term is defined in Section 8.1.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for securing all necessary approvals and permits related to the construction and operation of their Bambu location. While Bambu may offer assistance with site selection, design, and layout, the franchisee bears the responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as any lease or purchase agreements. This includes obtaining the required permits and approvals from governmental authorities.
Specifically, the franchisee is responsible for preparing all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints, and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the franchised location. These plans must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The franchisee must submit these materials to the relevant governmental authority for permitting. If the plans deviate materially from Bambu's initial workflow design and equipment specifications, they must also be approved by Bambu before submission for permitting.
Bambu's assistance and approval of any drawing, layout, or other construction document does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of the suitability or profitability of the location, layout, or design. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring that the chosen location and design meet all legal and regulatory requirements. This allocation of responsibility is typical in franchising, where the franchisee manages the local regulatory environment while adhering to the franchisor's brand standards and operational guidelines.
In summary, while Bambu provides support and guidance in the site selection and build-out process, the onus is on the franchisee to navigate the local regulatory landscape and obtain all necessary approvals from relevant authorities to legally operate their Bambu franchise.