Does the Buona Franchise Acknowledgement Questionnaire ask if a receipt was signed for the Franchise Disclosure Document indicating the date it was received?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| l. | Yes | No | Have you received the completed Franchise Agreement and each exhibit attached to it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Yes | No | Have you received the Franchise Disclosure Document we provided? |
| 3. | Yes | No | If you are purchasing a Buona/Rainbow Cone Dual Brand franchise, did you also receive the Five Flavors Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document? |
| 4. | Yes | No | Did you sign a receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document (or both of them) indicating the date you received it? |
| 5. | Yes | No | Did the receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document identify the franchise sellers with which you have had discussions about the franchise opportunity? |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Acknowledgement Questionnaire does ask if a receipt was signed for the Franchise Disclosure Document indicating the date it was received. Specifically, question 4 on the questionnaire directly addresses this point.
The questionnaire is an exhibit to the Franchise Agreement. However, prospective franchisees in California are instructed not to complete the questionnaire or respond to any of its questions.
This acknowledgement is important because it confirms that the franchisee received the FDD and is aware of its contents, including critical information about the franchise opportunity. It also helps Buona document its compliance with franchise disclosure laws.