According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit B to the Area Development Agreement outlines the development schedule that franchisees must follow. This schedule details the dates by which a developer must have signed Franchise Agreements, signed leases or purchase agreements, and commenced operating Buona restaurants.

The Development Schedule requires developers to open and operate a minimum of three Buona restaurants. The agreement specifies the last date for the execution of the Franchise Agreement, the last date for the execution of the lease or date for the purchase agreement, and the date for commencement of operations upon the execution of the agreement for a franchisor-approved site.

Compliance with the Development Schedule is critical, as failure to meet these deadlines can result in financial penalties. If a franchisee is not in compliance with the Development Schedule when signing an additional franchise agreement, they may be required to pay the then-current initial franchise fee if it exceeds $32,000.00. This underscores the importance of adhering to the timelines outlined in Exhibit B to avoid additional costs.