Does Buona require franchisees to pay associated fees for the point-of-sale and computer systems?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 10.10 Computer/Point-of-Sale System Requirements. (a) Franchisee shall be required to purchase and use a point-of sale system, computer system and/or web-based platforms, including a customer order processing and inventory control system and/or cash register and credit/debit card system as specified by Franchisor in the Manuals or otherwise in writing, and pay all associated fees.
Franchisee is responsible for becoming proficient in the use of any required point-of-sale, computer systems and/or web-based platforms and software.
Franchisee hereby grants to Franchisor without any further consent required, full access to, for any purpose or use related to the operation, management and/or monitoring of the System, any information or reports generated or stored by the required point-of-sale system, computer systems and/or web-based platform.
Franchisor shall have the right to require Franchisee to replace any of the components of your point-of-sale and/or computer systems if Franchisee deems the component to be (a) undersized or otherwise insufficient of the efficient operation and management of the Franchised Business, or (b) incompatible with Franchisor's computer system or the computer system that Franchisor designates for the franchise network use.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall be responsible for maintaining and upgrading as necessary all point-of-sale and/or computer hardware and software required to be used in the operation of the Franchised Business and shall be solely responsible for any and all consequences of not doing so.
- (b) If Franchisor develops and custom designs a software program and hardware system for conducting accounting, inventory, point-of-sale or marketing functions and/or other activities related to the Franchised Business (hereinafter "Software Program"), Franchisee agrees to implement the Software Program into the Franchised Business, and to comply with all specifications and standards prescribed by Franchisor regarding the Software Program as provided from time to time in the Manuals.
At such time as Franchisor requires the implementation of such Software Program, Franchisee shall only utilize the Software Program as prescribed by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase and use a point-of-sale system, computer system, and/or web-based platforms, including a customer order processing and inventory control system and/or cash register and credit/debit card system as specified by Buona. Furthermore, franchisees must pay all associated fees for these systems. This requirement ensures that all franchise locations operate with a standardized technology platform, facilitating efficient management and customer service.
Buona franchisees are responsible for becoming proficient in the use of any required point-of-sale, computer systems, and/or web-based platforms and software. Buona is granted full access to any information or reports generated or stored by these systems for purposes related to the operation, management, and monitoring of the system. This access allows Buona to oversee operations, ensure compliance, and provide support to franchisees.
Buona retains the right to require franchisees to replace any components of their point-of-sale and/or computer systems if Buona deems the component to be undersized or insufficient for the efficient operation and management of the franchised business, or incompatible with Buona's computer system or the computer system that Buona designates for the franchise network use. Throughout the term of the agreement, franchisees are responsible for maintaining and upgrading all point-of-sale and/or computer hardware and software required for the operation of the franchised business and are solely responsible for any consequences of not doing so. This ensures that all locations maintain up-to-date and compatible systems.
If Buona develops and custom designs a software program and hardware system for conducting accounting, inventory, point-of-sale, or marketing functions, franchisees agree to implement the software program into their franchised business and comply with all specifications and standards prescribed by Buona. Franchisees must only utilize the software program as prescribed by Buona at such time as Buona requires the implementation of such software program. This allows Buona to introduce standardized technology solutions across the franchise network.