Who determines the timeframe for a Buona franchisee to complete a Franchised Business Renovation?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) In addition to the maintenance described in (a) above, Franchisee must complete a full reimaging, renovation, refurbish and modernization of the Franchised Business, within the time frame required by Franchisor, including the building design, parking lot, landscaping, equipment, point of sale system, signs, interior and exterior decor items, fixtures, furnishings, trade dress, color scheme, presentation of trademarks and service marks, supplies and other products and materials, to meet the then-current design criteria for Buona Businesses, including but not limited to such structural changes, remodeling and redecoration and such modifications to existing improvements as may be necessary to do so (a "Franchised Business Renovation").
Franchisee shall only be required to conduct a Franchised Business Renovation once during the Term and shall not be required to perform a Franchised Business Renovation if there is less than one (1) year remaining in the Term.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 78–356)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the timeframe for a franchisee to complete a Franchised Business Renovation is determined by Buona. The franchisee is obligated to complete a full renovation of the Franchised Business within the timeframe that Buona requires. This includes modernizing the building design, parking lot, landscaping, equipment, point of sale system, signs, interior and exterior decor items, fixtures, furnishings, trade dress, color scheme, presentation of trademarks and service marks, supplies, and other materials.
This renovation ensures that the franchise meets the current design criteria for Buona businesses. However, a franchisee is only required to conduct a Franchised Business Renovation once during the term of the agreement, and is not required to do so if there is less than one year remaining in the term.
This requirement ensures that all Buona locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet current standards, which can impact customer perception and the overall success of the franchise system. Franchisees should be prepared for this expense and timeline when budgeting and planning for their business operations. It is important to note that the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with the renovation.