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Buona

Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta
Investment
$2,916,867
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Units
32
Growth Rate
+28.0%

Overview

Industry
Food
Founded
1981
Franchising Since
2021
Parent Company
The Buona Companies
Leadership
Joe Buonavolanto III, Executive Vice President
# of Employees at HQ
60

Units and Growth Chart

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Initial Investment
$2,916,867 - $5,256,675
Net Worth Requirement
$2,500,000
Cash Requirement
$750,000
Royalty Fee
4%
Ad Royalty Fee
1.5%-2.5%
Technology Fee
$100/wk.
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
N/A

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
378 hours
Classroom Training
40 hours

Ongoing Support

Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time?
Yes
# of employees required to run
0
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

Buona performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022