What is the required advance notice Buona must provide before reestablishing the Marketing Fund?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buona must provide franchisees with sixty (60) days' advance notice before reestablishing the Marketing Fund. This policy ensures that franchisees have sufficient time to prepare for the change in marketing fund contributions.

This advance notice allows franchisees to adjust their financial planning and budgeting accordingly. Franchisees can anticipate potential changes to their weekly contributions, which are calculated as a percentage of their Gross Sales. The Marketing Fund contribution can be up to 2.5% of Gross Sales.

It is important for prospective Buona franchisees to understand the terms and conditions related to the Marketing Fund, including the circumstances under which it may be discontinued or reestablished. Franchisees should also be aware of how unspent funds are distributed if the Marketing Fund is discontinued, as these funds are returned to franchisees in proportion to their contributions over the most recent six months.