Does Bambu have the right to delegate the performance of its obligations?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 24.3 Delegation by Bambu.
From time to time, Bambu shall have the right to delegate the performance of any portion or all of its obligations and duties hereunder to third parties, whether the same are agents of Bambu or independent contractors which Bambu has contracted with to provide such services.
Franchisee agrees in advance to any such delegation by Bambu of any portion or all of its obligations and duties hereunder.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu has the right to delegate its obligations and duties to third parties. Specifically, Bambu can delegate the performance of any portion or all of its obligations under the franchise agreement to third parties, who may be agents or independent contractors.
This means that a franchisee may be dealing with individuals or companies other than Bambu itself for certain aspects of the franchise agreement. These third parties could be providing services on behalf of Bambu.
The franchisee agrees in advance to any such delegation by Bambu. This indicates that the franchisee does not have the right to object to or prevent Bambu from delegating its responsibilities. It is a condition of the franchise agreement that the franchisee accepts this delegation right.
This clause provides Bambu with flexibility in managing its responsibilities and potentially leveraging specialized expertise or resources. However, for the franchisee, it means they need to be prepared to work with different entities and maintain open communication channels to ensure smooth operations, even when dealing with delegated parties.