Under the Bambu franchise agreement, can Bambu request a franchisee to verify reports submitted to them?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bambu can request franchisees to verify the reports they submit. The franchise agreement states that each report submitted to Bambu must be signed manually or electronically and verified by the franchisee if Bambu requests it. This verification process ensures the accuracy and integrity of the information Bambu receives from its franchisees.

This requirement means that prospective Bambu franchisees should be prepared to attest to the accuracy of the reports they provide to Bambu. This could involve reviewing the data, confirming its sources, and ensuring it aligns with the operational and financial activities of their Bambu location. Franchisees should maintain thorough and accurate records to facilitate this verification process when requested.

The reports that Bambu may require include daily, weekly, or monthly sales, labor, and inventory reports. Franchisees must use Bambu's approved bookkeeping and accounting systems to accurately reflect business operations at the franchised location. Bambu also reserves the right to access or request copies of certain data, ensuring they can monitor and evaluate the performance of individual locations and the overall franchise system.

By requiring verification, Bambu aims to maintain a high level of trust and reliability in the data it uses for business decisions, financial reporting, and overall system management. This practice is common in franchising, where franchisors rely on franchisees to provide accurate and timely information about their operations.