When acting as a developer for Buona, who determines the initial training requirements for owners and managers under subsequent Franchise Agreements, and where will this training take place?
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 the initial training requirements, if any, for the owners and managers. This determination is made by Buona, and the training, if required, will take place at Buona's headquarters.
This means that while developers must comply with the terms of each Franchise Agreement, Buona retains control over the initial training requirements for owners and managers of subsequent franchises. This allows Buona to ensure that all locations meet their standards, even those opened by experienced developers.
For a prospective Buona franchisee, this indicates that even with experience as a developer, Buona still dictates the training requirements for each new location. This could involve additional time and expense for training at Buona's headquarters, depending on what Buona deems necessary.