If purchasing a Buona/Rainbow Cone Dual Brand franchise, does the Franchise Acknowledgement Questionnaire ask if the Five Flavors Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document 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? |
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 address whether a prospective franchisee received the Five Flavors Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document if they are purchasing a Buona/Rainbow Cone Dual Brand franchise.
The questionnaire specifically asks: "If you are purchasing a Buona/Rainbow Cone Dual Brand franchise, did you also receive the Five Flavors Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document?" This question requires a "Yes" or "No" response from the applicant.
This acknowledgement is important because Five Flavors Franchising, LLC is involved in the dual-brand franchise, and receipt of their FDD is a necessary part of the due diligence process for prospective franchisees. This ensures that franchisees are aware of all parties involved in the franchise agreement and have received the necessary disclosures from each.