What is the initial franchise fee for a Buona inline single brand franchise?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ay not be refundable depending on their policies or your arrangements with them.
- (1) Initial Franchise Fee Your Initial Franchise Fee is $40,000 and is payable in full when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The Initial Franchise Fee is non-refundable, except if we terminate your Franchise Agreement for your failure to successfully complete initial training in which case we will refund
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a Buona Inline Single Brand is $40,000. This fee is payable in full when the Franchise Agreement is signed. This fee grants the franchisee the right to operate a Buona restaurant under the company's brand and system.
Buona states that the initial franchise fee is generally non-refundable. However, there is an exception: if Buona terminates the Franchise Agreement because the franchisee fails to successfully complete the initial training, Buona will refund 10% of the initial franchise fee, provided the franchisee delivers a signed release to them.
It is important to note that the initial franchise fee is just one component of the total initial investment required to open a Buona franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully review all the costs outlined in Item 7 of the FDD and consult with a business advisor, accountant, or attorney to fully understand the financial obligations involved.