Does Buona offer any financing for the initial investment required to start a Buona franchise?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (14) Totals We relied on our experience and our owners' experience of over 40 years in the restaurant business to compile these estimates. Except as otherwise noted, none of these payments are refundable. These payments are only estimates and your costs may be higher, depending on your particular circumstances. You should review these figures carefully with a business advisor, accountant or attorney before making any decision to purchase a Franchise. We do not offer any financing for your initial investment. The availability and terms of financing with third-party lenders will depend on factors such as the availability of financing generally, your credit-worthiness and policies of lending institutions concerning the type of business to be operated.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buona does not offer any direct or indirect financing for the initial investment required to establish and operate a Buona franchise. This policy applies to both single-brand and dual-brand free-standing restaurants, as well as Buona Inline single-brand locations.
This means that prospective franchisees must secure their own funding through third-party lenders or other sources. The FDD notes that the availability and terms of financing from third-party lenders will depend on various factors, including the franchisee's creditworthiness, the lender's policies, and general financing market conditions.
The document advises potential franchisees to carefully review the estimated initial investment figures with a business advisor, accountant, or attorney before making any decision to purchase a franchise. Franchisees are also cautioned to account for potential increases in costs due to inflation, fluctuating interest rates, and local market conditions.