Is Bojangles or Buona cheaper to open?

Bojangles costs $2,600,320–$3,779,700 and Buona costs $1,280,552–$5,256,675 to open (FDD Item 7). Buona has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Bojangles or Buona?

Bojangles reports $2,350,216 average annual unit revenue vs $3,332,134 for Buona (FDD Item 19). Buona is higher. For Buona: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance.

Which is the better franchise, Bojangles or Buona?

FranchiseVerdict grades Bojangles A and Buona B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Bojangles vs Buona

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bojangles and Buona are quick-service restaurants franchises. Bojangles requires an investment of $2.6M – $3.8M while Buona requires $1.3M – $5.3M. In terms of revenue, Buona reports higher average unit revenue at $3.3M. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance. Bojangles has SBA lending data on file with a 8.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Bojangles A (Strongest tier) and Buona B (Above average).

Metric	Bojangles	Buona
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$2.6M – $3.8M	$1.3M – $5.3M
Franchise Fee	$35K	$40K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$2.4M	$3.3MCompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate	8.0% (26 loans)	N/A
Total Units	813	31
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2020	2021
FDD Year	2024	2025