BAMBU
Bambu Franchising LLC offers franchises for operating Bambū shoppes, fast-casual venues specializing in authentic Vietnamese dessert drinks (Chè), Vietnamese-style coffee (Cà Phê), blended yogurts (Yonami), Asian-inspired teas including bubble tea, real fruit smoothies (Sinh Tố), and complementary items like mochi waffles and snacks, prepared with proprietary recipes and fresh ingredients. The business model involves franchising the use of the Bambū system, marks, and operational standards in leased spaces like malls or strip centers, with options for single or multi-unit development. The target market is the general public, particularly younger demographics aged 15-40, in a competitive market for specialty beverages.
Franchise Costs
3.5% royalty + $550/mo marketing and technology fee
Financial Performance
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How BAMBU Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Beverages (ranked #2 of 20)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beverages
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BAMBU Current | $159K – $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K – $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 120 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| TIGER SUGAR | $306K – $542K | $85K | 7.0% | 47 |
Beverages Average 20 franchises | $281K – $629K | $40K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BAMBU franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
62 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Exclusive territory dispute initiated by a franchisee, with franchisor counterclaim for unauthorized closure of a shoppe and termination of the franchise agreement.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Director of Franchise Services Willy Mathew filed Chapter 13 jointly with wife on January 30, 2015; dismissed August 8, 2019.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BAMBU franchise ranges from $159,000 to $328,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.5% of gross sales.
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