What is the process for training additional managers at Buona, beyond the initial three?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chised Business, Franchisor will notify Franchisee of that determination and Franchisee must then select and enroll a substitute manager in such training program, and such substitute manager must attend and successfully complete the initial training program. If Franchisee desires to have additional managers 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to train additional managers beyond the initial ones, Buona will provide the opportunity if there is space available in a regularly scheduled class. The franchisee will have to pay the current fee for each additional manager trained.
This means that while the initial franchise fee covers the training of a certain number of managers, franchisees must budget for the cost of training any additional managers they may need as their business grows or as staff turnover occurs. The FDD does not specify the exact cost of this additional training, so prospective franchisees should inquire about the current fee schedule to accurately forecast potential expenses.
It is important to note that Buona retains the right to determine if a proposed manager is qualified to manage the franchised business during any training program. If Buona decides that a manager is not qualified, the franchisee will need to select and enroll a substitute manager in the training program. This ensures that all managers meet Buona's standards for operating a franchise, which helps maintain consistency and quality across all locations.