Is The Buona Companies, L.L.C. the only approved supplier of marketing materials for a Buona franchise?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, The Buona Companies, L.L.C., an affiliate, is an approved supplier of marketing materials, but not the only approved supplier. This means that while franchisees can purchase marketing materials from The Buona Companies, L.L.C., they are not obligated to do so and have the option to use other approved suppliers.

The FDD specifies that franchisees must purchase marketing materials from either suppliers designated by Buona or from suppliers approved by Buona. To use an unapproved supplier, the franchisee or the supplier must submit a written request for approval. Buona may require inspection of the supplier's facilities and testing of samples, with the cost of inspection and testing borne by the franchisee or the supplier. Buona will then notify the franchisee of approval or disapproval within approximately 30 days.

This system allows Buona to maintain quality control and brand consistency while providing franchisees with some flexibility in sourcing marketing materials. However, franchisees should be aware of the potential costs and time involved in seeking approval for new suppliers. It is also important to note that Buona does not provide its criteria for approving suppliers to franchisees.