When acting as a Buona developer, who determines the initial training requirements for Owners and managers related to subsequent Franchise Agreements?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) You shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of each Franchise Agreement including, without limitation, the operating requirements specified in each Franchise Agreement; however, we shall determine what, if any, initial training at our headquarters will be required of your Owners and managers in connection with the second or any subsequent Franchise Agreements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when a developer enters into subsequent Franchise Agreements, Buona determines what, if any, initial training at its headquarters will be required for the developer's Owners and managers. This determination is made by Buona, not the developer.
This means that while the developer must comply with all terms and conditions of each Franchise Agreement, including operating requirements, Buona retains control over the initial training requirements for subsequent franchise agreements. This allows Buona to ensure that all Owners and managers meet their standards, even if they have prior experience with the Buona system.
For a prospective Buona developer, this indicates that the initial training requirements for Owners and managers are not fixed and can change with each new Franchise Agreement. The developer should communicate with Buona to understand the specific training requirements for each new location to ensure compliance and proper preparation of their team.