Since when has Bambu offered franchises for Bambu shoppes?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu Franchising LLC has been offering franchises for Bambu shoppes since 2015. This indicates that Bambu has been in the franchising business for approximately ten years, which can provide some reassurance to potential franchisees regarding the stability and experience of the franchise system.

Prior to Bambu Franchising LLC, the Nguyen family, through Bambu Desserts & Drinks Franchise, Inc. (BDDF), offered franchises of a similar business concept from June 2014 until Bambu Franchising LLC acquired the system. Bambu Franchising LLC acquired the assets of BDDI, BIP, and BDDF on May 1, 2015. This acquisition consolidated the brand's intellectual property and franchise operations under the current franchisor.

For a prospective franchisee, this history suggests that while the current franchising entity has been in place since 2015, the underlying business model has a longer track record dating back to 2009 with the Nguyen family's initial Bambu Desserts & Drinks, Inc. It is important for potential franchisees to evaluate the performance and changes made since the acquisition to fully understand the current franchise offering.