According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 8 outlines the required purchases a franchisee must make, while Item 6 describes the potential for indemnification fees. These two items are related because if a franchisee fails to purchase required items from approved suppliers and this failure leads to a claim against Buona, the franchisee may be required to indemnify Buona for the costs incurred.

Specifically, Item 8 states that franchisees must purchase certain items, including Italian beef, Italian sausage and other ingredients and food products, beverages, packaging, equipment, signs, furniture, fixtures, point-of-sale system, software, marketing materials, marketing and promotional services, online/gift card/loyalty program services, architectural services, accounting services, construction management services, construction materials, uniforms, and cleaning supplies from designated or approved suppliers. If a franchisee chooses to purchase these items from non-approved suppliers and those items do not meet Buona's standards, and this results in customer claims or legal issues, Buona may seek indemnification from the franchisee to cover the costs incurred in defending against those claims.

Item 6 indicates that the franchisee must reimburse Buona for actual costs incurred if Buona is held liable for claims arising from the franchisee's operation of the business. This includes costs associated with defending against such claims. Therefore, if a franchisee's deviation from the required purchasing practices leads to a claim, the franchisee could be responsible for covering Buona's legal and settlement costs. This creates a financial risk for the franchisee, as the indemnification fees could be substantial depending on the nature and extent of the claim.