What was the gross profit for the Buona dual concept at Store 16?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 3.9% | | 3.0% Rainbow Cone Brand Marketing | | | | Fund (19) | 3,257 | 0.1% | | 6.0% Rainbow Cone Royalty (20) | 6,513 | 0.2% | | Income (21) | 778,843 | 18.8% |
| Dual Concepts | Store 15 Store 16 | Store 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUONA Restaurant Sales (1) | 2,265,857 | 86.0% 3,028,339 87.7% | 2,298,549 83.0% |
| BUONA Catering Sales (2) | 207,552 7.9% | 189,514 5.5% 257,682 9.3% | |
| Rainbow Cone Sales (3) | 162,742 6.2% | 235,873 6.8% 213,032 7.7% | |
| Total Gross Sales | 2,636,151 | 100.0% 3,453,726 100.0% | 2,769,263 100.0% |
| Food Cost (4) | 775,488 29.4% 1,010,583 29.3% | 812,369 29.3% | |
| Packaging Cost (5) | 80,878 3.1% | 97,547 2.8% 83,225 3.0% | |
| Gross Profit (6) | 1,779,785 | 67.5% 2,345,596 67.9% | 1,873,669 67.7% |
| Salaries & Wages (7) | 667,489 25.3% | 825,826 23.9% 750,397 27.1% | |
| Employee Benefits (8) | 114,615 4.3% | 151,058 4.4% 126,490 4.6% | |
| Direct Operating Expenses (9) | 31,510 1.2% | 24,822 0.7% 26,363 1.0% | |
| Supplies & Chemicals (10) | 35,131 1.3% | 47,323 1.4% 34,903 1.3% | |
| Utilities (11) | 64,292 2.4% 101,873 2.9% | 66,475 2.4% | |
| General & Administrative (12) | 118,923 4.5% | 121,718 3.5% 125,101 4.5% | |
| Repairs & Maintenance (13) | 100,912 3.8% | 43,522 1.3% 31,055 1.1% | |
| Sales Incentives (14) | 161,316 6.1% | 171,074 5.0% 142,741 5.2% | |
| Tech Fee (15) | 5,200 0.2% 5,200 0.2% | 5,200 0.2% | |
| Local Advertising (16) | 26,362 1.0% | 34,537 1.0% 27,693 1.0% | |
| 2.5% BUONA Brand Marketing Fund | |||
| (17) | 61,835 2.3% | 80,446 2.3% 63,906 2.3% | |
| 4.0% BUONA Royalty (18) | 98,936 3.8% | 128,714 3.7% 102,249 3.7% | |
| 3.0% Rainbow Cone Brand Marketing | |||
| Fund (19) | 4,882 0.2% 7,076 0.2% | 6,391 0.2% | |
| 6.0% Rainbow Cone Royalty (20) | 9,765 0.4% | 14,152 0.4% 12,782 0.5 |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 60–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Store 16, a dual-concept location, had a gross profit of $2,345,596. This figure represents 67.9% of the total gross sales for that store.
Gross profit, as defined in the FDD, is the total gross sales minus the food and packaging costs. This metric is a key indicator of a Buona restaurant's efficiency in managing its direct costs related to producing its menu items. For a prospective franchisee, understanding the gross profit margin is crucial as it reflects the potential profitability of the location before considering other operating expenses.
It's important to note that this is just one location's performance, and the FDD includes data from other stores that may have different results. Factors such as location, management, and local market conditions can significantly impact a store's financial performance. Reviewing the performance of multiple locations can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the potential range of outcomes for a Buona franchise.