Who is responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses to operate a Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In connection therewith, Franchisee will be solely and fully responsible for obtaining any and all other licenses to carry on business at the Bambū shoppe.
Franchisee shall promptly forward to Bambu copies of all health department, fire department, building department and other similar reports of inspections as and when they become available, and shall notify Bambu in writing within three business days of: (1) the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding relating to the shoppe; (2) the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award or decree of any court, agency or other governmental instrumentality relating to the shoppe; (3) any notice or violation of any law, ordinance or regulation relating to the shoppe; (4) receipt of any notice of complaint from the Better Business Bureau, and local, state or federal consumer affairs department or division, or any other governmental or independent third party involving a complaint from a customer or potential customer relating to the shoppe, or (5) written complaints from any customer or potential customer, providing Bambu copies of any documentation along with the notice.
Franchisee shall resolve or otherwise address any matter listed in (1) through (5) above in a prompt and reasonable manner in accordance with good business practices.
Additionally, Franchisee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any mandatory product recall promptly upon receipt of notice from Bambu of such recall.
Franchisee shall be solely responsible for any penalties or fines assessed for failure to abide by such laws and regulations.
Bambu has no obligation to advise Franchisee of any legislative or other legal developments that may affect its Bambū shoppe.
Franchisee is solely responsible for inquiring about and becoming familiar with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, and determining those actions required for compliance.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely and fully responsible for obtaining all licenses needed to operate their Bambu shoppe. This includes licenses to carry on business at the location. The franchisee must also comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including health department regulations, to promote a good public image in the business community.
This means that prospective Bambu franchisees need to be prepared to navigate the licensing requirements in their local area. This can involve researching the specific licenses required, completing applications, and potentially undergoing inspections to ensure compliance. Failure to obtain the necessary licenses can result in fines, penalties, or even the closure of the Bambu shoppe.
Furthermore, the Bambu franchisee is responsible for promptly forwarding copies of all inspection reports from health, fire, and building departments to Bambu. They must also notify Bambu within three business days of any legal actions, orders, notices of violation, or complaints related to the shoppe. The franchisee is solely responsible for any penalties or fines assessed for failure to abide by such laws and regulations. Bambu has no obligation to advise the franchisee of any legislative or other legal developments that may affect their Bambu shoppe, and the franchisee is solely responsible for staying informed and compliant.