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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.
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Franchise Costs
4% royalty + $575/mo marketing & technology fee + $80/mo POS fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Beverages (ranked #2 of 23)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beverages
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BAMBU Current | $143K – $440K | $35K | 4.0% | 52 |
| JAMBA | $150K – $350K | $36K | 6.0% | 709 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $276K – $606K | $12K | 6.0% | 146 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 101 |
| FENG CHA | $207K – $583K | $30K | 5.0% | 87 |
Beverages Average 23 franchises | $288K – $670K | $39K | 5.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 23 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+10 more states
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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.
15 SBA loans on record
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60 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Territory exclusivity, termination disputes, and breach of contract/fee collection matters
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a BAMBU franchise ranges from $142,500 to $439,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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