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How Much Does a Buona Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Buona franchise costs between $3,904,203 and $5,851,375 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$3,904,203

Minimum Investment

$5,851,375

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Buona Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Fee Range $16,000 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Buona Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Buona franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum; Cash, Certified Check, or Wire · Upon signing of the Franchise Agreement $40,000

Real Estate $2,753,826 – $4,319,127

Construction of Building As arranged $1,778,965 – $2,406,835

Land Acquisition As arranged · When purchased $500,000 – $1,200,000

Site Work As arranged $474,861 – $712,292

Equipment & Assets $761,734 – $918,534

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (excluding Sign Package and POS) As arranged · Prior to opening $678,290 – $804,158

POS System As arranged · Prior to opening $53,444 – $69,376

Initial Inventory and supplies Lump Sum; as arranged · Prior to opening $30,000 – $45,000

Training $104,111 – $148,437

Travel and Living Costs While Training As arranged · Before and during training $62,268 – $87,068

On-Site Training Fee 3 installments; Cash, Certified Check, or Wire · $20,000 deposit when franchise agreement is executed; Estimated balance provided thirty (30) days prior to commencement of training with fifty percent (50%) of estimated balance due before start of on-site training and balance upon completion of training and store opening. $41,843 – $61,369

Working Capital & Reserves $100,000 – $200,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months $100,000 – $200,000

Other Costs $144,532 – $225,277

Sign Package As arranged · Prior to opening $104,532 – $135,277

Miscellaneous expenses As arranged · Prior to opening $15,000 – $50,000

Grand Opening Advertising and Marketing Lump Sum; as arranged · 60 days prior to opening and first 90 days of operation $25,000 – $40,000

Total Estimated Investment $3,904,203 – $5,851,375

How Does Buona Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Buona's minimum investment of $3,904,203 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$3,904,203

Buona Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$5,851,375

Buona Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Buona?

The total startup cost for a Buona franchise ranges from $3,904,203 to $5,851,375, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $2,753,826 to $4,319,127.

How much is the Buona franchise fee?

The Buona franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $16,000 to $40,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Buona a good investment?

Buona requires a total franchise investment of $3,904,203 to $5,851,375 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Buona franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Buona franchise owner make?

Buona's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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