Since 1981, Buona Restaurants has been a Chicago Icon with 26 company-owned locations in the Greater Chicagoland Area. Our menu is anchored by our award-winning Italian Roast Beef Sandwich and other diverse menu offerings like Chicago-style hotdogs, burgers, all-natural chicken, hand-tossed salads, pasta, and a full off-premises catering menu. In 2018, Buona Restaurants partnered with another iconic Chicago brand: The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, and now offers the chance to franchise the duo. Be the first to take a legendary Chicago brand to your market!
Restaurant and Food
About Buona Restaurants
Buona Restaurants was founded in 1981, by Joe & Peggy Buonavolanto, and their 5 sons: Carlo, John, Joe Jr, Jim, and Don. With 26 company-owned locations, the company is looking to provide other experienced restauranteurs the opportunity to own their very own Buona franchise.
Anchored by its award-winning Italian Roast Beef, the menu also features Chicago classics like hot dogs and sausages, burgers, chicken, and salads. With streamlined operations, double-lane drive-thrus, and a team to support you, Buona has the playbook for you to achieve your financial goals.
2022 (3 years)
31
$3,332,134
Franchise Fees
$35,000
4.0%
Gross Sales
1.5%
Gross Sales
Why Buona Restaurants?
*Additional Revenue opportunity with an Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop kiosk*
Italian Roast Beef is underrepresented throughout the country. The opportunity to introduce an iconic Chicagoland brand that has a menu item for everyone is yours for the taking.
- Strong AUVs
- Proven Business Model for over 40 years
- Multi-Unit Opportunities
- Diverse Menu Offerings
- Modern Restaurant Design
- Best in Class Tech Stack
- Training & Support: 8 weeks of initial training, 6 weeks of on-site support, 6-8 trainers for your first location
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate will have multiple years of restaurant experience (Multi-Unit preferred), Solid business and financial track record, Entrepreneurial, Positive Demeanor, Excellent Written & Communication Skills
$1,572,000 - $2,620,000
$300,000
$1,500,000
