When relocating a Buona Franchised Business, what must the franchisee promptly remove from the former premises?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) In the event of a relocation of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall promptly remove from the former Franchised Business premises any and all signs, fixtures, furniture, posters, furnishings, equipment, menus, advertising materials, stationery, supplies, forms and other articles which display any of the Marks and distinctive features or designs associated with the System.
Any articles which display any of the Marks or any distinctive features or designs associated with the System which are not used by Franchisee at the new Franchised Business location shall be disposed of by Franchisee as directed by Franchisor following notice to Franchisor to the effect such articles will not be used at the new Franchised Business.
Furthermore, Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's expense, immediately make such modifications or alterations as may be necessary to distinguish the former Franchised Business premises so clearly from its former appearance and from other Franchised Businesses so to prevent any possibility of confusion by the public (including, without limitation, removal of all distinctive physical and structural features identifying Franchised Businesses and removal of all distinctive signs and emblems).
Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's expense, make such specific additional changes as Franchisor may reasonably request for this purpose.
If Franchisee fails to initiate immediately or complete such alterations within such period of time as Franchisor deems appropriate, Franchisee agrees that Franchisor or its designated agents may enter the premises of the former Franchised Business and adjacent areas at any time to make such alterations as Franchisor deems appropriate to distinguish Franchisee's former Franchised Business premises, without liability for trespass.
Franchisee expressly acknowledges that failure to make such alterations will cause irreparable injury to Franchisor and hereby consents to entry, at Franchisee's expense, of any ex parte order by any court of competent jurisdiction authorizing Franchisor or its agents to take such action, if Franchisor seeks such an order.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 78–356)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee relocates their Buona restaurant, they are required to promptly remove all items displaying Buona's trademarks and distinctive features from the former premises. This includes signs, fixtures, furniture, posters, furnishings, equipment, menus, advertising materials, stationery, supplies, forms, and other articles associated with the Buona system.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for modifying or altering the former premises to clearly distinguish it from its previous appearance as a Buona restaurant and from other Buona locations. This is to prevent any public confusion. These modifications include removing all distinctive physical and structural features that identify the location as a Buona, as well as removing all distinctive signs and emblems. The franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with these changes.
Buona may also request specific additional changes to further differentiate the former location. If the franchisee fails to promptly initiate or complete these alterations, Buona has the right to enter the former premises and make the necessary changes themselves, without liability for trespass. The franchisee acknowledges that failure to make these alterations will cause irreparable injury to Buona, and consents to Buona obtaining a court order to authorize such action at the franchisee's expense.
This requirement ensures that the public is not confused by the former location and that Buona's brand image is protected. It is a standard practice in franchising to prevent any association between a former franchise location and the brand after the business has moved or closed.