Who is solely responsible for preparing all required architectural designs and construction plans for a Bambu franchise?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
aterials for permitting if they deviate materially from the initial workflow design and equipment specifications that Bambu provides to Franchisee. However, it shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility to have prepared all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the Franchised Location and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that the assistance related to the design and layout of the Franchised Location provided by Bambu, and Bambu's approval of any drawing, layout, or other construction document related to the Franchised Location, do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement or guarantee by Bambu of the suitability or profitability of the location, layout or design of the Bambū shoppe.
- 5.4 Signage. Franchisee shall purchase or otherwise obtain for use at the Franchised Location exterior signage which comply with the standards and specifications of Bambu as set forth in the Bambū logo and style guides available in the FRC Materials, as that term is defined in Section 8.1. It is Franchisee's sole responsibility to ensure that any signs comply with applicable local ordinances, lease covenants, mall regulations, building codes and zoning regulations. Any modifications to Bambu's standards and
specifications for signage that must be made due to local ordinances, codes or regulations shall be submitted to Bambu for prior written approval.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for preparing all required architectural designs, mechanical drawings, site plans, blueprints, and construction plans to suit the dimensions of the franchised location. This also includes ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any lease or purchase agreement.
Bambu will assist the franchisee in the development of a required kitchen workflow design and layout, including the specific equipment specifications required for use in the franchisee's store. Bambu will also provide a style guide of recommended finishes and colors, materials, furniture, fixtures, counter, and décor for the franchisee to use in designing the layout for the franchised location. The franchisee must obtain Bambu's prior written approval of choice of colors and furniture.
Before construction, remodeling, or decorating begins, the franchisee must consult with Bambu regarding the construction documents as it deems appropriate and obtain Bambu's written consent to any conversion, improvements, design, or decoration of the premises. The franchisee is responsible for engaging an approved local architect to prepare final permit drawings, including the store floor plan, equipment layout, and mechanical drawings or other construction documents necessary for construction of the Bambu store. Once Bambu approves the final plans, they cannot be changed without its prior written approval.