What restrictions are placed on the Bambu Certified Team Leaders regarding other business activities?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Consequently, Franchisee shall employ at all times and register with Bambu in such manner as Bambu may require from time to time, at least three Bambū Certified Team Leaders who have satisfactorily completed Bambu's Training Program and who shall be responsible for the supervision and management of Franchisee's Bambū shoppe.
One of the Bambū Certified Team Leaders must be available at all times to be at the Bambū shoppe upon demand by Bambu.
At least one of Franchisee's Bambū Certified Team Leaders may not engage in any other business or other activity, directly or indirectly, that requires any significant management responsibility, time commitment, or otherwise may conflict with his or her obligations to operate and manage Franchisee's Bambū shoppe.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must employ at least three Bambu Certified Team Leaders who have completed Bambu's training program and are responsible for supervising and managing the Bambu shop. One of these certified team leaders must always be available at the shop when demanded by Bambu.
At least one of the Bambu Certified Team Leaders is restricted from engaging in other business or activities. This restriction applies if the other business requires significant management responsibility, time commitment, or conflicts with their obligations to operate and manage the Bambu shop.
This requirement ensures that at least one certified team leader is fully dedicated to the Bambu franchise, preventing divided attention that could negatively impact the shop's performance. Franchisees should consider this restriction when hiring and assigning roles to their certified team leaders, ensuring compliance with Bambu's requirements.