What specific clauses must a Bambu franchisee ensure are included in the lease for the Franchised Location?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee leases the Franchised Location, Franchisee shall ensure that the lease for the Franchised Location contains a use clause approved by Bambu and signage criteria that provides for adequate branding of the Bambū shoppe. While Bambu's assistance may include recommendations to protect Franchisee under the terms of the lease, Franchisee acknowledges that Bambu's involvement in the negotiation or approval of a lease for the Franchised Location is primarily for Bambu's benefit only and does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement or guarantee by Bambu of the suitability or profitability of the location, the lease. Franchisee should take all steps necessary to
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee leases the Franchised Location, they must ensure that the lease contains a use clause approved by Bambu. Additionally, the lease must include signage criteria that provides for adequate branding of the Bambū shoppe.
Bambu offers assistance with the negotiation and review of the letter of intent for the lease and the lease itself, including suggestions and recommendations concerning the terms and conditions. However, it is ultimately the franchisee's responsibility to negotiate and accept the final terms of the lease and related documents. The franchisee must obtain Bambu's prior written approval before executing any letter of intent or lease for the Franchised Location.
While Bambu may provide recommendations to protect the franchisee under the terms of the lease, the FDD states that Bambu's involvement in the negotiation or approval of a lease is primarily for Bambu's benefit and does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee by Bambu of the suitability or profitability of the location, or the lease itself. The franchisee is advised to take all necessary steps to ascertain whether the location and lease are acceptable, including engaging their own legal counsel to review the letter of intent and lease. The franchisee must deliver a copy of the signed lease to Bambu within 15 days of its execution and notify Bambu when they take possession of the Franchised Location.