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Own a Bambū

Bambu is the leader in Asian-style desserts and drinks — bringing delicious, healthy drinks to neighborhoods where people meet, socialize and enjoy a refreshing break.

Love Bambū?

Why Bambū?

  • The Asian beverage and dessert market continues to rapidly expand.
  • Our “something for everyone” menu creates an unlimited customer base.
  • A full yet efficient kitchen provides product freshness and menu flexibility.
  • A hands-on team supports you from leasing the right location to opening.
  • We train you using trending industry best practices with a 100% part-time staff.
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Bambū by the Numbers

The investment

$39,000Franchise Fee
$9,000Training Fee
$80,000Minimum Liquid Assets
$159K–$328KInitial investment to open a 1,100 sq-ft location
3.5% + $550Net-revenue royalty + fixed monthly marketing & tech fee
North AmericaSingle, multi-location & international multi-unit

Disclaimer: total investment may vary based on location type, size, security deposits, design and regulatory requirements.

Ownership Perks

We treat partners as family

Full, comprehensive support at every stage of planning and launching.

Be your own bossGreat flexibilityHands-on trainingMarketing supportProven success
Where We're Growing

Site & market considerations

Expanding across North America with single or multi-location sites, and internationally with multi-unit development. Protected areas are established around Bambū locations based on population density.

Market

  • High organic walking or drive-by traffic
  • Grocery-anchored shopping centers or malls
  • Nearby restaurants, theaters and lifestyle centers
  • Walking distance to middle and high schools

Site

  • 900–1,300 sq ft
  • Frontage 18–25 ft or end caps
  • Adequate, convenient parking
  • Good signage visibility; monument signage where available
  • Long-term leases of 5–10 years
How It Works

Your path to ownership

A clear, supported process from application to opening day.

1

Submit your application

Complete and submit a confidential franchisee application to get started.

3 days
2

Review the disclosure documents

With your approval letter we send the required Federal Disclosure Document (FDD); sign and return the receipt to begin.

1–2 days
3

Form your company

Form the legal entity — an LLC or corporation — that will own your Bambū in your state.

2–7 days
4

Get your federal EIN

Register for a Federal Employer Identification Number to open a bank account and business license.

15 min
5

Open your company bank account

Bring your formation documents, EIN and ID — and you're ready to build your shoppe.

1 day

Bring Bambū to your community

We're expanding across North America with single & multi-location sites, and internationally with multi-unit development. Tell us about you and your market — our team will follow up.

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