What was the total amount spent on advertising and promotion by the Bambu franchise in 2024?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu franchisees contribute to a Marketing and Technology Fund, which Bambu administers. Bambu has sole discretion over the advertising and marketing programs financed by this fund. The fund can be used for various applications that promote Bambu shoppes, including loyalty programs, catering, charitable events, and the costs of preparing advertising and promotional materials. It also covers expenses related to technology used within the Bambu franchise system.

Bambu may use outside advertising agencies and can reimburse itself from the fund for administrative costs, including salaries, preparation of materials, market research, and legal expenses. Bambu will provide an unaudited financial statement within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, upon written request, detailing how the Marketing and Technology Fund was spent in the prior year. The fund is accounted for separately and shall not be used for Bambu's general operating expenses, except for reasonable administrative costs.

The FDD does not state the total amount spent on advertising and promotion by the Bambu franchise in 2024. A prospective franchisee should request the unaudited financial statement from Bambu to determine the total expenditure on advertising and promotion for the prior year.