What does 'Employee Benefits' include for a Buona restaurant?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Employee Benefits' is specifically defined for the purpose of the Item 19 financial performance representation. For both single-brand and dual-brand Buona restaurants, employee benefits encompass several components related to compensating and supporting the restaurant staff.

Specifically, 'Employee Benefits' includes payroll taxes, which are the employer's share of taxes levied on employee wages. It also covers workers' compensation contributions, which provide insurance for employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses. Health, dental, and vision insurance are included as well, representing the costs Buona incurs to provide these benefits to its employees. Finally, 'Employee Benefits' also accounts for point-of-sale (POS) discounts given to store staff, which are reductions in prices offered to employees when they purchase items from the restaurant.

However, the FDD also notes that the financial performance representations do not include 'other' employee benefits such as bonus incentives, meal discounts and other team member compensation. These are items that must be calculated and included separately for every Buona Restaurant. Therefore, prospective franchisees should consider these additional potential employee costs when evaluating the overall financial performance of a Buona franchise.