Under the Buona Franchise Agreement, who determines the initial training requirements for owners and managers in connection with second or subsequent Franchise Agreements?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees who sign multiple franchise agreements, Buona determines the initial training requirements for owners and managers for the second and any subsequent franchises.

Specifically, while franchisees must comply with all terms and conditions of each franchise agreement, Buona retains the authority to decide what, if any, initial training will be required at their headquarters for owners and managers associated with the second or later Buona locations.

This means that a franchisee opening additional Buona restaurants may not need to undergo the full initial training program again, as Buona will assess and determine the necessary training based on their discretion. This could potentially save the franchisee time and resources, but it also means Buona has the ultimate say in ensuring the owners and managers of subsequent locations meet their training standards.