What were the supplies & chemicals costs for the Buona dual concept at Store 16?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 3.9% | | 3.0% Rainbow Cone Brand Marketing | | | | Fund (19) | 3,257 | 0.1% | | 6.0% Rainbow Cone Royalty (20) | 6,513 | 0.2% | | Income (21) | 778,843 | 18.8% |
| Dual Concepts | Store 15 Store 16 | Store 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUONA Restaurant Sales (1) | 2,265,857 | 86.0% 3,028,339 87.7% | 2,298,549 83.0% |
| BUONA Catering Sales (2) | 207,552 7.9% | 189,514 5.5% 257,682 9.3% | |
| Rainbow Cone Sales (3) | 162,742 6.2% | 235,873 6.8% 213,032 7.7% | |
| Total Gross Sales | 2,636,151 | 100.0% 3,453,726 100.0% | 2,769,263 100.0% |
| Food Cost (4) | 775,488 29.4% 1,010,583 29.3% | 812,369 29.3% | |
| Packaging Cost (5) | 80,878 3.1% | 97,547 2.8% 83,225 3.0% | |
| Gross Profit (6) | 1,779,785 | 67.5% 2,345,596 67.9% | 1,873,669 67.7% |
| Salaries & Wages (7) | 667,489 25.3% | 825,826 23.9% 750,397 27.1% | |
| Employee Benefits (8) | 114,615 4.3% | 151,058 4.4% 126,490 4.6% | |
| Direct Operating Expenses (9) | 31,510 1.2% | 24,822 0.7% 26,363 1.0% | |
| Supplies & Chemicals (10) | 35,131 1.3% | 47,323 1.4% 34,903 1.3% | |
| Utilities (11) | 64,292 2.4% 101,873 2.9% | 66,475 2.4% | |
| General & Administrative (12) | 118,923 4.5% | 121,718 3.5% 125,101 4.5% | |
| Repairs & Maintenance (13) | 100,912 3.8% | 43,522 1.3% 31,055 1.1% | |
| Sales Incentives (14) | 161,316 6.1% | 171,074 5.0% 142,741 5.2% | |
| Tech Fee (15) | 5,200 0.2% 5,200 0.2% | 5,200 0.2% | |
| Local Advertising (16) | 26,362 1.0% | 34,537 1.0% 27,693 1.0% | |
| 2.5% BUONA Brand Marketing Fund | |||
| (17) | 61,835 2.3% | 80,446 2.3% 63,906 2.3% | |
| 4.0% BUONA Royalty (18) | 98,936 3.8% | 128,714 3.7% 102,249 3.7% | |
| 3.0% Rainbow Cone Brand Marketing | |||
| Fund (19) | 4,882 0.2% 7,076 0.2% | 6,391 0.2% | |
| 6.0% Rainbow Cone Royalty (20) | 9,765 |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 60–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the supplies and chemicals costs for the dual concept store identified as Store 16 were $47,323, representing 1.4% of total gross sales. This figure reflects the expenses associated with supplies and chemicals used in the daily operations of the restaurant.
For a prospective Buona franchisee, understanding these costs is crucial for budgeting and financial planning. Supplies and chemicals are essential for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and operational efficiency. These costs can fluctuate based on factors such as the volume of business, specific cleaning protocols, and vendor pricing.
It's important to note that this data is based on the performance of a single company-owned location and may not be representative of all franchise locations. Factors such as management practices, local market conditions, and specific store layouts can influence these expenses. Therefore, prospective franchisees should conduct thorough due diligence and consider these figures as a reference point rather than a guarantee of future performance. Reviewing the complete financial performance representation in Item 19 of the FDD and discussing these figures with existing franchisees can provide a more comprehensive understanding of potential costs.