What modifications or alterations to the Franchised Business premises might Buona reasonably request upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y all of its suppliers, utilities, landlords, creditors and others with whom it is doing business that Franchisee is no longer affiliated with the Franchised Business or the System and provide proof to Franchisor of this notification within five (5) days of the termination or expiration of this Agreement;
- (g) Franchisee shall immediately make such modifications or alterations to the Franchised Business premises or cessation of operation of the Franchised Business as may be necessary to prevent the operation of any businesses thereon by Franchisee or others in derogation of this Article XVII, and shall make such specified additional changes thereto as Franchisor may reasonably request for that purpose. The modifications and alterations required by this Article XVII shall include but are not limited to removal of all trade dress, proprietary marks and other indicia of the System;
- (h) Franchisee shall immediately pay to Franchisor and its Affiliates all sums, fees or charges owed to Franchisor or its Affiliates;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, Buona may request certain modifications or alterations to the franchised business premises. Specifically, the franchisee must make modifications or alterations necessary to prevent the operation of any businesses that could be seen as competing with Buona. These changes must include the removal of all trade dress, proprietary marks, and other indicators of the Buona system.
Buona also has the right to enter the premises to remove all signs and other items identifying the location as a Buona franchise and to make other modifications, such as repainting, that are reasonably necessary to protect Buona's marks, system, and trade dress. These alterations are intended to clearly differentiate the former Buona location from other franchised businesses and prevent public confusion.
If a franchisee fails to promptly make these alterations, Buona or its agents can enter the premises to make the changes deemed necessary to distinguish the former franchise location. The franchisee is responsible for the expenses associated with these modifications and alterations. This ensures that upon termination, the location no longer represents a Buona franchise, protecting the brand's identity and preventing any potential misuse of its trademarks and system.