Will Buona provide franchisees with an annual statement of the Marketing Fund?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buona will prepare an annual statement of monies collected and costs incurred by the Marketing Fund. However, this statement will only be furnished to the franchisee upon written request.

This means that as a Buona franchisee, you will not automatically receive an annual report on the Marketing Fund. Instead, you must proactively request this information from Buona in writing. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where franchisors often maintain discretion over the distribution of financial information.

It is important to note that the Marketing Fund is intended to maximize recognition of the Buona brand and patronage of Buona Businesses. While Buona aims to use the fund to develop advertising and marketing materials that benefit all Buona Businesses, there is no guarantee that expenditures in any specific geographic area will be proportionate to the contributions from Buona Businesses in that area. Additionally, there is no guarantee that any Buona Business will directly benefit from the marketing efforts in proportion to its contribution.

As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to request a sample of the annual statement from Buona to understand the level of detail provided. Additionally, inquiring about the typical allocation of marketing funds across different regions and media channels can provide valuable insights into how your contributions will be utilized to support the Buona brand.