Largest Family-Owned and Operated Italian Beef Restaurant Now
Franchising, Unique Opportunity for Experienced Entrepreneurs,
Investors who Share Buona Values
CHICAGO, Sept. 27,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buona, maker of Chicago's original Italian beef, has today
announced the expansion of the Buona family with its new franchise
partner program, Chicago's
Original Italian Beef Franchising LLC. The program brings Buona's
diverse menu offerings, anchored by its award-winning Italian Beef,
to high-growth markets in the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona. It provides experienced entrepreneurs
and seasoned investors the opportunity to enter the Fast Casual
dining, with drive thru, market with an original Italian Beef
concept, plus the potential to add an Original Rainbow Cone ice
cream kiosk to complete the authentic Windy City experience.
Buona was founded in 1981 by Joe and
Peggy Buonavolanto, who dreamed of bringing Chicago flavors and opportunity to their
family and surrounding communities. Its signature Italian beef
sandwich features clean, all-natural beef with no preservatives,
seasoned with its classic family recipe and layered on fresh
Italian bread. For more than four decades, the company has expanded
to 26 restaurant locations in the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana with the involvement of
multiple third generation Buonavolantos and hundreds of local
employees. As a result, Buona is the largest family-owned Italian
beef restaurant group and Italian beef producer in the country.
The new franchise program will extend the Buona legacy and
experience by empowering operators to bring Buona's signature
Italian beef sandwich to their own communities, along with other
Chicago classics including
hand-tossed salads, burgers, hot dogs, all-natural chicken, fresh
pastas and a full catering menu. The new franchise program includes
direct access to Buona's proven business approach, developed and
perfected to support its long-range vision and partners, modern and
sleek restaurant design, industry-leading technology, shoulder to
shoulder training and operational support, e-learning, marketing
resources, real estate and construction assistance, and field teams
to help franchise partners succeed with potential for above average
unit volumes.
"It has always been our family's dream to bring Buona to every
family, every city and every community across the United States," said Joe Buonavolanto Ill, third generation family
member and VP of Franchise Operations at Buona. "Today is a very
special moment for all of us. We are thrilled to share the news."
The company plans to open over 100 combined franchised and
company-owned units over the next five years.
"We have always considered everyone family at Buona, whether a
Buonavolanto, a customer, an employee or a vendor," added
Buonavolanto. "Our new franchise partners join the Buona family,
with the potential to be the first to bring our signature Italian
beef to their communities."
The Buona franchise partnership program is open to experienced
entrepreneurs and investors interested in multi-unit opportunities.
Initial investment figures range from $1.572M to $2.620M.
For more information about the program, visit
buonafranchise.com.
About Buona
Four decades, three generations and
several dozen restaurants ago, Joe and
Peggy Buonavolanto opened the first Buona restaurant in
Berwyn, IL, which specialized in
their authentic recipe for Italian beef sandwiches. Today, Buona is
driven by multiple 3rd generation Buonavolantos and hard-working,
dedicated employees who loyally serve Buona customers and
surrounding communities. As a result, Buona is the largest
family-owned Italian beef restaurant group and Italian beef
producer in the country. For more information, visit
www.buonabeef.com.
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