What on-site training and opening assistance does Buona provide to the franchisee?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
trained by Franchisors, Franchisor will make this opportunity available to Franchisee provided training space is available in a regularly scheduled class. For each such additional manager, Franchisee will pay the thencurrent fee for this additional training.
- 8.3 On-Site Opening Assistance. One or more of Franchisor's representatives will provide on-site training and opening assistance to Franchisee and Franchisee's managers and employees prior to and immediately following the date of the opening of the Franchised Business. The length of the on-site training will be as Franchisor deems necessary for the proper opening and initial period of operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisee will pay an on-site training fee in the amount of the then-current daily fee for each of Franchisor's representatives that provide the on-site training plus the travel expenses incurred by Franchisor's representative in conducting the on-site training. Franchisee will pay a non-refundable on-site training fee deposit in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) upon the execution of this Agreement. The balance of the training fee shall be paid upon completion of the on-site training as determined by Franchisor and it is non-refundable.
- 8.4 Supplemental Education**.** Franchisor may from time to time provide, and may require, that Franchisee, its owners and/or managers attend and successfully complete supplemental training, seminars, regional franchise meetings or webinars to be conducted at times and locations designated by Franchisor. Franchisor may require attendance at such training, seminars and meetings for up to five (5) days each calendar
year. Franchisor may charge a tuition fee for any such training, seminars, meetings or webinars and Franchisee will be responsible for all expenses incurred by Franchisee's owners and/or managers in attending these programs.
- 8.5 Conferences and Conventions.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buona provides on-site training and opening assistance to franchisees, their managers, and employees prior to and immediately following the opening of the franchised business. The duration of this on-site training is determined by Buona based on what it deems necessary for the proper opening and initial operation of the franchise.
Buona franchisees are required to pay an on-site training fee. This fee is calculated as the then-current daily fee for each of Buona's representatives providing the training, along with covering the travel expenses incurred by these representatives. Upon execution of the franchise agreement, a non-refundable deposit of $20,000 is due. The remaining balance of the training fee is to be paid upon completion of the on-site training, as determined by Buona, and is also non-refundable.
In addition to on-site training, Buona may also provide opening assistance to the franchisee. This assistance may include providing lists of designated and approved suppliers, standards, and specifications for purchasing initial furniture, fixtures, equipment, products, materials, and supplies. Buona may also offer location research and site selection assistance, including real estate and demographic analysis, subject to the availability of Buona's personnel. However, the FDD states that the final selection of a site is the sole responsibility of the franchisee. Buona will also provide typical floor plans and site build-out specifications for the construction of the franchised business.