What is a Buona franchisee required to do with articles displaying the Marks that are not used at the new Franchised Business location?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the event of a relocation of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall promptly remove from the former Franchised Business premises any and all signs, fixtures, furniture, posters, furnishings, equipment, menus, advertising materials, stationery, supplies, forms and other articles which display any of the Marks and distinctive features or designs associated with the System.
Any articles which display any of the Marks or any distinctive features or designs associated with the System which are not used by Franchisee at the new Franchised Business location shall be disposed of by Franchisee as directed by Franchisor following notice to Franchisor to the effect such articles will not be used at the new Franchised Business.
Furthermore, Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's expense, immediately make such modifications or alterations as may be necessary to distinguish the former Franchised Business premises so clearly from its former appearance and from other Franchised Businesss so to prevent any possibility of confusion by the public (including, without limitation, removal of all distinctive physical and structural features identifying Franchised Businesss and removal of all distinctive signs and emblems).
Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's expense, make such specific additional changes as Franchisor may reasonably request for this purpose.
If Franchisee fails to initiate immediately or complete such alterations within such period of time as Franchisor deems appropriate, Franchisee agrees that Franchisor or its designated agents may enter the premises of the former Franchised Business and adjacent areas at any time to make such alterations as Franchisor deems appropriate to distinguish Franchisee's former Franchised Business premises, without liability for trespass.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event that a franchisee relocates their Franchised Business, they are required to remove all items displaying Buona's Marks and distinctive features from the former premises. This includes signs, fixtures, furniture, posters, furnishings, equipment, menus, advertising materials, stationery, supplies, and forms.
Any of these articles that are not going to be used at the new location must be disposed of according to Buona's directions. The franchisee is required to notify Buona about these articles before disposal.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for making necessary modifications to the former location to clearly differentiate it from its previous appearance as a Buona franchise and from other Buona locations. This includes removing distinctive physical and structural features, signs, and emblems to prevent public confusion. Buona may also request specific additional changes for this purpose, and if the franchisee fails to make these alterations promptly, Buona has the right to enter the premises and make the changes themselves, without liability for trespass.