Who is responsible for preparing the final architectural drawings for a Bambu shoppe?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 3: Final Architectural Drawings, Permits, and Approvals. You must prepare all final architectural drawings required by the jurisdiction where your shoppe is located and have signed approval by us based on our standards and specifications. This includes a full set of plans for permitting and approvals, which must be approved by us, the governmental authority that issues the permits and approvals for your jurisdiction, and your landlord. You will select the architectural firm to prepare your architectural drawings design, who must be approved by us. We will not withhold our approval of your architectural firm provided it can demonstrate it has sufficient expertise in commercial retail design work to ensure that the plans, approvals and permits are obtained, and overview of the project is accomplished. Once we approve the final plans, they cannot be changed without our prior written approval. If you change the plans or the construction of your Bambū shoppe without our knowledge or prior written approval, we may require your Bambū shoppe to conform to the approved plans before you can open your Bambū shoppe to the public.
Source: Item 7 — (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for preparing the final architectural drawings for their shoppe. The franchisee must select an architectural firm, subject to Bambu's approval, to create these drawings based on Bambu's standards and specifications. These drawings must be approved by Bambu, the relevant governmental authorities, and the landlord.
The architectural firm selected by the franchisee must demonstrate sufficient expertise in commercial retail design to ensure the plans, approvals, and permits are obtained successfully. Bambu will not unreasonably withhold approval of the franchisee's choice of architectural firm if they meet this criterion. The estimated cost for these architectural drawings, permits, and approvals ranges from $4,000 to $10,000, payable to other suppliers before opening.
Once the final plans are approved by Bambu, they cannot be altered without prior written consent from Bambu. If changes are made without Bambu's knowledge or approval, Bambu may require the franchisee to bring the shoppe into compliance with the originally approved plans before opening to the public. This ensures that all Bambu locations adhere to the brand's standards and specifications.