What specific materials, besides the OOM, must be immediately delivered to Bambu upon termination or expiration of the Bambu franchise agreement?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must immediately deliver to Bambu several items in addition to the OOM (Operations and Orientation Manual). These include all other FRC Materials (presumably Franchise Resource Center materials) and all other information, software, documents, and copies thereof which are proprietary to Bambu. This extends to all customer information contained in computer databases or otherwise.

This obligation ensures that Bambu retains control over its proprietary information and customer data after a franchise agreement ends. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as the franchisor needs to protect its brand, trade secrets, and customer relationships. The franchisee no longer has rights to use this information once the agreement is terminated or expires.

The requirement to deliver customer information is particularly important in today's digital age. Customer data can be a valuable asset, and Bambu wants to ensure that this data is not misused or exploited by a former franchisee. This also allows Bambu to maintain relationships with customers of the former franchise.

For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding that upon exiting the Bambu system, they must relinquish all materials and data related to the business. It is important to maintain proper records and be prepared to hand over all relevant information to Bambu to avoid any legal issues after the franchise term ends.