What is the development fee for each dual-brand Buona restaurant to be developed?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the development fee for each dual-brand restaurant is $24,000. This fee is part of a broader development agreement where a developer commits to opening multiple Buona locations. The development fee compensates Buona for granting the developer the rights to expand within a specific area.

This fee is paid upon the execution of the Development Agreement and is considered fully earned by Buona at that time, meaning it is non-refundable. However, the FDD states that Buona will credit the development fee towards the initial franchise fee due under each additional single-brand or dual-brand Franchise Agreement.

For a prospective Buona franchisee, this means that while you need to pay the $24,000 development fee upfront for each dual-brand restaurant, this amount will be later deducted from the initial franchise fee when you sign the individual franchise agreement for that location. This structure incentivizes developers to commit to multiple locations while offsetting the initial financial burden.