When is the second $10,000 installment of the initial franchise fee due for a Bambu franchise?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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INITIAL FEES
Franchise Agreement
The initial franchise fee ("Initial Franchise Fee") is $49,000. The Initial Franchise Fee is due in four installments: (1) a non-refundable payment of $15,000 due when you sign the Franchise Agreement for your Bambū shoppe; (2) a non-refundable payment of $10,000 when your lease for your Bambū shoppe is presented to us for review; (3) a non-refundable payment of $15,000 when you take possession of the leased premises, and (4) a non-refundable payment of $9,000 when your opening training program is scheduled. We may reduce or waive the Initial Franchise Fee for franchisees in non-traditional locations or for a franchisee who obtained a suitable location prior to signing the Franchise Agreement, in our discretion. We will discount your initial fee for a second or subsequent shoppe if you qualify to open more than one shoppe at a
Source: Item 5 — (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is $49,000, payable in four installments. The second installment of $10,000 is due when the franchisee's lease for their Bambu shop is presented to Bambu for review. This fee is non-refundable.
This payment schedule means a prospective Bambu franchisee needs to have secured a location and be ready to submit the lease for approval to the franchisor before this second payment is triggered. Franchisees should factor in the timing of lease negotiations and approvals into their financial planning.
It is important to note that the FDD also mentions the possibility of fee reductions or waivers for franchisees in non-traditional locations or those who secure a suitable location before signing the Franchise Agreement, which is subject to Bambu's discretion. Additionally, the payment structure differs under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement.