How much does a Bambu cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Bambu is $200K across 9 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $22K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

Bambu has 9 SBA loans on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a Bambu with an SBA loan?

Yes — Bambu has been SBA-financed 3 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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Bambu, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0185)

9 deals since 2020 · typical deal $200K

Deals since 2020

$200K

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

Bambu has 9 SBA deals on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for Bambu

Most Bambu deals financed between $107K and $290K. Above $290K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$200K

Monthly payment (10-yr): $2,957
Down payment (10%): $22K
Cash to close (all-in): $30K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$30K)

Experience

Recent financings

TeaChe Girls LLC in Cave Creek, AZ — $404K (2026) · Leader Bank, National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term

Bambu, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds Bambu — and where

Common questions

How much does a Bambu cost to buy or open?

How risky is Bambu?

Can I finance a Bambu with an SBA loan?

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