Get Started with Buona

Interested in learning more about starting your very own Buona location? Complete the form below and someone from our team will be in touch shortly. We look forward to connecting with you.

Or contact:
Joe Buonavolanto III
VP of Franchise Operations

franchise@buona.com

708-749-2333 ext. 264

The Process to Buona Ownership

Get to know us

Review the information provided on this site, check out Buona.com, and, stop by one of our 26 locations in the Chicagoland area.

Get in touch

Complete the inquiry form and let us know why you want to join us. One of our franchise representatives will reach out to discuss the Buona franchise opportunity and learn more about your qualifications. If you meet our qualification standards, we’ll send you a full application.

Application and Interview

Submit a franchise application and our VP of Franchising will interview you remotely to learn about your qualifications, resume, and interest to see if you’re the right fit for the Buona organization.

A Look Behind the Scenes

If you’re qualified to move forward, we’ll begin due diligence and send you our Franchise Disclosure Document. This is where we’ll be digging into the business and the franchise model together. At this stage, our goal is to create alignment and answer all questions you might have in order to proceed.

Get Down to Business

Next you’ll be asked to submit your business and financial verification, as well as background authorization. Then, we’ll meet with you personally in your market to discuss your development plans in greater detail. At this point, we can discuss the development agreement terms, including opening timelines and territories, as well as any other relevant financial considerations to help move the franchise forward.

Show Off Your Plan

Now it’s time to show us why you’re the right partner for the job. We’ll sit down and review your business plan detailing ownership structure and financial, development, marketing, and operational plans to understand the full scope of how you plan to make Buona a success in your market.

Corporate Visit

Next, we’ll invite you to our corporate offices to experience the Buona culture up-close and personal. You’ll meet our founders, our leadership, and the team that will be behind you every step of the way. This day is all about getting to know each other. Joining a company of our size is no easy feat, so let’s make sure we do it right!

Review, Decision, and Approval

With everything in hand, our Franchise Review Committee will comb through every detail of your proposed plan. Once approved, you’ll receive a Development Agreement for review and signature, and once signed, it’s time to break ground and bring Buona to a community near you!

None of the communications made through this website should be construed as an offer to sell any Buona franchise in, nor is any such communication directed to, the residents of any jurisdiction requiring registration of the franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Buona franchise will be sold to any resident of any such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law. If you have any questions concerning the registration status of Buona franchisees in your jurisdiction, please contact Joe Buonavolanto III at franchising@rainbowcone.com or 708-749-2333 ext 264