What was the packaging cost for the Buona dual concept at Store 15?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Dual Concepts | Store 15 Store 16 | Store 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUONA Restaurant Sales (1) | 2,265,857 | 86.0% 3,028,339 87.7% | 2,298,549 83.0% |
| BUONA Catering Sales (2) | 207,552 7.9% | 189,514 5.5% 257,682 9.3% | |
| Rainbow Cone Sales (3) | 162,742 6.2% | 235,873 6.8% 213,032 7.7% | |
| Total Gross Sales | 2,636,151 | 100.0% 3,453,726 100.0% | 2,769,263 100.0% |
| Food Cost (4) | 775,488 29.4% 1,010,583 29.3% | 812,369 29.3% | |
| Packaging Cost (5) | 80,878 3.1% | 97,547 2.8% 83,225 3.0% | |
| Gross Profit (6) | 1,779,785 | 67.5% 2,345,596 67.9% | 1,873,669 67.7% |
| Salaries & Wages (7) | 667,489 25.3% | 825,826 23.9% 750,397 27.1% | |
| Employee Benefits (8) | 114,615 4.3% | 151,058 4.4% 126,490 4.6% | |
| Direct Operating Expenses (9) | 31,510 1.2% | 24,822 0.7% 26,363 1.0% | |
| Supplies & Chemicals (10) | 35,131 1.3% | 47,323 1.4% 34,903 1.3% | |
| Utilities (11) | 64,292 2.4% 101,873 2.9% | 66,475 2.4% | |
| General & Administrative (12) | 118,923 4.5% | 121,718 3.5% 125,101 4.5% | |
| Repairs & Maintenance (13) | 100,912 3.8% | 43,522 1.3% 31,055 1.1% | |
| Sales Incentives (14) | 161,316 6.1% | 171,074 5.0% 142,741 5.2% | |
| Tech Fee (15) | 5,200 0.2% 5,200 0.2% | 5,200 0.2% | |
| Local Advertising (16) | 26,362 1.0% | 34,537 1.0% 27,693 1.0% | |
| 2.5% BUONA Brand Marketing Fund | |||
| (17) | 61,835 2.3% | 80,446 2.3% 63,906 2.3% | |
| 4.0% BUONA Royalty (18) | 98,936 3.8% | 128,714 3.7% 102,249 3.7% | |
| 3.0% Rainbow Cone Brand Marketing | |||
| Fund (19) | 4,882 0.2% 7,076 0.2% | 6,391 0.2% | |
| 6.0% Rainbow Cone Royalty (20) | 9,765 0.4% | 14,152 0.4% 12,782 0.5% | |
| Income (21) | 278,617 10.6% 588,254 17.0% | 351,923 12.7% | |
| Local Advertising (16) | 48,889 | 1.0% |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 60–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the packaging cost for the dual concept store identified as Store 15 was $80,878, representing 3.1% of total gross sales. This figure is based on the store's performance between February 26, 2024, and February 23, 2025.
Packaging costs, as defined in the FDD, include expenses related to paper and plastic products used in the business. This is a component of the overall cost of goods sold and impacts the store's gross profit. For Store 15, the gross profit was $1,779,785, which is 67.5% of total gross sales, after deducting food and packaging costs.
For a prospective Buona franchisee, understanding packaging costs is crucial for budgeting and financial planning. These costs can fluctuate based on factors like supplier prices, waste management, and the volume of sales. Monitoring this percentage can help franchisees identify potential inefficiencies or areas for cost reduction, such as negotiating better rates with suppliers or implementing strategies to minimize waste.