What was the 'Low' Gross Profit for Buona restaurants during the period of 1/1/24 - 12/29/24?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 1/1/24 - 12/29/24 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUONA Drive Thru | High | Low Average | Median | ||
| BUONA Restaurant Sales (1) | 3,604,343 | 94.0% | 2,365,094 | 90.7% 3,052,745 91.6% | 3,042,604 90.8% |
| BUONA Catering Sales (2) | 228,438 | 6.0% | 242,959 | 9.3% 279,389 8.4% | 289,658 8.6% |
| Total Gross Sales | 3,832,781 | 100.0% | 2,608,053 | 100.0% 3,332,134 100.0% | 3,351,553 100.0% |
| Food Cost (3) | 1,089,652 | 28.4% | 769,233 | 29.5% 979,500 29.4% | 989,442 29.5% |
| Packaging Cost (4) | 115,050 | 3.0% | 77,485 | 3.0% 100,454 3.0% | 100,397 3.0% |
| Gross Profit (5) | 2,628,079 | 68.6% | 1,761,335 | 67.5% 2,252,181 67.6% | 2,261,714 67.5% |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 60–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for the period of 1/1/24 - 12/29/24, the 'Low' Gross Profit for Buona restaurants was $1,761,335. This data is based on the performance of Buona Drive-Thru restaurants. The gross profit represents the revenue remaining after deducting the cost of food and packaging.
This figure represents the lowest gross profit achieved by the locations analyzed in the Item 19 financial performance representation. It is important to note that this is just one metric of financial performance, and prospective franchisees should consider all aspects of the financial performance representation, including gross sales, food costs, and other expenses, to get a complete picture of the potential profitability of a Buona franchise.
It is important to remember that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Buona states that a franchisee's individual results may differ, and there is no assurance that a franchisee will earn as much as the figures presented in Item 19. The FDD also lists factors that may cause the annual gross sales of Buona Businesses to vary, including management experience, customer service, location, competition, and economic conditions. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own independent investigation and seek advice from financial, business, and legal advisors before making any decision to purchase a franchise.