If an individual operator is approved to operate the Buona franchise, what agreement must they comply with?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If at any time you propose that the Franchised Business to be operated or managed by an entity or individual other than Franchisee, we reserve the right to review and approve the operating or managing entity or individual and to require and approve an operating or management agreement prior to such party's assumption of operations. We may reject the operating entity, the individual operator or the
operating or management agreement in our discretion. If approved by us, the operating entity and/or individual must agree in writing to comply with all of Franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement as though such party were the franchisee designated therein, on such form as may be designated by us. The operation of the Franchised Business by any party other than Franchisee, without our prior written consent, is a default of the Franchise Agreement for which we may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 51–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Franchised Business is to be operated or managed by an individual other than the Franchisee, Buona reserves the right to review and approve that individual. If approved, the individual must agree in writing to comply with all of the Franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement as though such party were the franchisee. This agreement must be in a form designated by Buona.
This requirement ensures that any individual managing or operating a Buona franchise adheres to the same standards and obligations as the original franchisee. It protects Buona's brand and operational consistency by holding the individual operator accountable to the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Failure to obtain Buona's prior written consent for the operation of the Franchised Business by a party other than the Franchisee constitutes a default of the Franchise Agreement, potentially leading to termination. This provision underscores the importance of adhering to Buona's approval process for any changes in management or operational structure.