What is the estimated annual cost to maintain the POS and computer systems for a Buona franchise?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
imitation on our right to receive or use information we obtain from your Buona Business. (Franchise Agreement, Section 10.8)
To ensure full operational efficiency and optimum communication capability, you must, at your expense, keep your POS and computer systems in good condition, and promptly install all additions, changes, modifications, substitutions or replacements to hardware, software, and other computer-related facilities, as we may direct from time to time. There is no limitation on the frequency or cost of your obligation to upgrade or replace your POS and computer systems. Neither we nor any affiliate have any ongoing obligation to provide ongoing maintenance, upgrades or updates to your computer system. You must obtain and pay for your own technical support for the computer system. The estimated annual cost to maintain the POS and computer systems is $1,200. You are also responsible for protection your POS and computer systems from virus, computer hackers and other computer-related and technology-related problems.
You must comply with all laws related to the operation of your Buona Business, including those related to data security and privacy and you must co
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated annual cost to maintain the POS and computer systems is $1,200. This cost covers keeping the systems in good condition and promptly installing any required additions, changes, modifications, substitutions, or replacements to hardware, software, and other computer-related facilities as directed by Buona.
Buona franchisees are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own technical support for the computer system. Additionally, franchisees must protect their POS and computer systems from viruses, computer hackers, and other computer-related and technology-related problems. Franchisees are also responsible for complying with all laws related to the operation of their Buona Business, including those related to data security and privacy, and must adhere to all payment card industry (PCI) data security standards, which are estimated to cost $125 per month.
In summary, while the annual maintenance cost for the POS and computer systems is estimated at $1,200, franchisees should also budget for technical support, security measures, PCI compliance, and potential upgrades or replacements to ensure their systems remain operational and secure. The monthly cost for required software and applications is estimated to be $1,500. The initial cost of purchasing the POS system and related software and application, including installation, and the office computer system is estimated to be between $35,000 and $55,000.