Who is responsible for complying with employment laws related to the operation of a Buona Franchised Business?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall hire all employees of the Franchised Business, be exclusively responsible for complying with all employment laws and for all employment decisions and functions related to the operation of the Franchised Business, including hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, work hours, work rules, recordkeeping, supervision and discipline of employees.
Franchisee shall implement a training program for said employees in compliance with Franchisor's requirements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 78–356)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is exclusively responsible for complying with all employment laws related to the operation of their franchised business. This includes all employment decisions and functions such as hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, work hours, work rules, recordkeeping, supervision, and discipline of employees.
This means that as a Buona franchisee, you are considered the employer of your restaurant's staff, not Buona itself. You must adhere to all federal, state, and local employment regulations. This encompasses proper wage payment, adherence to anti-discrimination laws, maintenance of accurate employee records, and compliance with workplace safety standards.
Buona also requires that franchisees implement a training program for their employees that complies with Buona's requirements. Furthermore, franchisees must clearly communicate to their employees, through all dealings and documentation, that the franchisee is their employer and that Buona is not. This helps avoid any confusion regarding employment responsibilities and liabilities.