What was the total number of Bambu franchise transfers across all states in the year 2022?
Bambu Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Kansas | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 47–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 3 franchise transfers across all states in 2022. The states that had franchise transfers in 2022 were California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, each with 1 transfer.
Franchise transfers occur when an existing franchisee sells their business to a new owner, subject to the franchisor's approval. Monitoring the number of transfers can provide insight into the stability and desirability of the franchise system. A high number of transfers could indicate issues with franchisee profitability or satisfaction, while a low number may suggest a stable and healthy system.
For a prospective Bambu franchisee, understanding the transfer history is crucial. It's important to investigate the reasons behind any transfers and to assess whether the transfer process is well-managed by Bambu. This information can help in evaluating the overall health and attractiveness of the Bambu franchise opportunity.