Will training participants receive compensation from Bambu while attending Bambu's training?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, training participants will not receive any compensation from Bambu while attending training. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to training, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages incurred by the franchisee and their employees. This applies to the initial opening training program for Bambū Certified Team Leaders, as well as any additional or ongoing training programs that Bambu may require.

This means that prospective Bambu franchisees need to factor in the cost of compensating their employees during the training period, in addition to covering their travel and living expenses. The initial training program is approximately 88 hours over approximately 11 days, so the wage costs could be significant. This is a common practice in the franchise industry, where the franchisee bears the cost of training their personnel.

Franchisees should carefully consider these costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Bambu franchise. It is important to budget for these expenses to ensure that the business is adequately funded during the initial setup phase. Additionally, franchisees should confirm whether there are any opportunities to reduce training costs, such as through waivers or alternative training arrangements, based on prior experience or qualifications of the Bambū Certified Team Leaders.