Does Buona warrant that the obligations in the franchise agreement will be enforced against its other developers?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buona does not guarantee that the obligations within the franchise agreement will be enforced against its other developers. This means that as a franchisee, you cannot rely on Buona to ensure that other franchisees or developers are adhering to their contractual obligations.

This lack of warranty has important implications for prospective franchisees. If another developer in the Buona system violates their agreement, it could potentially impact your business, and Buona is not obligated to take action to enforce the agreement against them. This could lead to issues such as brand inconsistency, market saturation, or unfair competition from other franchisees.

Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this lack of warranty and conduct thorough due diligence to assess the potential risks associated with relying on other developers to uphold their obligations. It would be prudent to inquire with Buona about their general approach to managing franchisee compliance and resolving disputes among franchisees to better understand the potential implications for your investment.