Does the estimated lease rental payment for a Buona franchise include CAM, taxes, and insurance?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (3) Lease Deposits and Rent These figures presume that you will be leasing your premises. Generally, you will need to lease a site of approximately 2,800 to 3,700 square feet. We may allow or require variations to typical size parameters under certain circumstances. Your landlord will typically require a security deposit equal to one or two months' rent and may, also, require payment in advance of the first and/or last (or more) month's rent. These figures provide the estimated amount of the security deposit for a location meeting our typical size requirements. The expense of leasing will vary depending upon the size of the premises, its location (for example, downtown, mall, suburban or rural), landlord contributions and the requirements of individual landlords. The lease rental payments shown in the charts above includes 3 months' rent (including CAM, taxes and insurance) for your initial period of operation. The estimate assumes that the landlord will not charge rent until the Buona Business opens.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated lease rental payments include CAM, taxes, and insurance. The FDD states that the lease rental payments shown in the charts include 3 months' rent (including CAM, taxes, and insurance) for the initial period of operation. This estimate also assumes that the landlord will not charge rent until the Buona Business opens.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the initial investment estimate accounts for these costs during the first three months of operation. This is a benefit because it provides a more comprehensive picture of the startup expenses. However, franchisees should verify these assumptions with their landlord, as lease terms can vary.
It is important to note that these are estimates, and actual costs may vary depending on the specific location, lease terms negotiated, and landlord requirements. Therefore, a prospective Buona franchisee should carefully review the lease agreement and consult with a business advisor to understand the full financial implications.