What specific building design elements are included in the Franchised Business Renovation for a Buona franchise?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) In addition to the maintenance described in (a) above, Franchisee must complete a full reimaging, renovation, refurbish and modernization of the Franchised Business, within the time frame required by Franchisor, including the building design, parking lot, landscaping, equipment, point of sale system, signs, interior and exterior decor items, fixtures, furnishings, trade dress, color scheme, presentation of trademarks and service marks, supplies and other products and materials, to meet the then-current design criteria for Buona Businesses, including but not limited to such structural changes, remodeling and redecoration and such modifications to existing improvements as may be necessary to do so (a "Franchised Business Renovation").
Franchisee shall only be required to conduct a Franchised Business Renovation once during the Term and shall not be required to perform a Franchised Business Renovation if there is less than one (1) year remaining in the Term.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 78–356)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Franchised Business Renovation includes several specific design elements. This renovation encompasses the building design itself, the parking lot, landscaping, and both interior and exterior decor items. It also extends to fixtures, furnishings, trade dress, the color scheme, and the presentation of trademarks and service marks. The renovation also includes equipment, point of sale system, signs, supplies and other products and materials.
Buona requires franchisees to conduct a full reimaging, renovation, refurbishment, and modernization to meet the then-current design criteria for Buona Businesses. This includes structural changes, remodeling, redecoration, and modifications to existing improvements as necessary.
Franchisees are typically only required to conduct a Franchised Business Renovation once during the term of their agreement, provided there is more than one year remaining in the term. This renovation is intended to ensure that all Buona locations maintain a consistent and up-to-date brand image, which is a common practice in franchising to protect brand standards and customer experience.