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      Buona Companies food truck.
      Buona Announces Food Truck Expansion

      The Buona Companies, owner and operator of the famous Original Italian beef, announced another strategic expansion of their business.

      The Buona Companies' new food truck.
      The Buona Companies Adds 'Beef It Up' Food Truck
      Customers can reserve the food truck starting in May.
      Buona's the cheesy sandwich.
      Buona Adds 'the Cheesy' and 'the Saucy' Sandwiches to Menu
      The sandwiches will be permanent menu items.
      Plant-Based Italian Beef.
      The Buona Companies Make Plant-Based Italian 'Beef' Permanent Menu Item
      The company is keeping the sandwich after a huge response.
      Plant-Based Italian Beef.

      The Buona Companies Make Plant-Based Italian 'Beef' Permanent Menu Item

      The Buona Companies, owner and operators of the famous Chicago Family-Owned restaurant group, recently announced that their Plant-Based Italian “Beef” will be a permanent addition to their...

      25th Buona Restaurant to Open in Countryside, Illinois

      The Buona Companies, owner and operator of family-owned Buona, announced that it will be opening a new location in Countryside, Illinois in early June of 2021. This location will be the 25th Buona...
      A bag of Buona food is prepared for delivery.

      In-House Versus Third-Party Delivery: The Debate Rages

      With delivery exploding, what’s really the best strategy for getting food to customers quickly—and without ripping off your restaurant?

      Buona Opens Second Location in Downtown Chicago

      Buona announced today the opening of its newest in Chicago’s West Loop at 804 West Washington Blvd on Saturday, November 24. The new restaurant is the second to open in downtown Chicago, and the...

      Buona, The Original Italian Beef, Expands Outside Illinois

      Buona, The Original Italian Beef, announced the opening of its first location outside of Illinois at 324 US 41, Schererville, Indiana, 46375 on March 27. The opening represents a significant...

      Buona Sets Opening Date for Oak Lawn Restaurant

      Buona, The Original Italian Beef, announced the opening of its newest restaurant location in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The last of the family-owned Italian beef restaurant groups will officially open its...

      Buona Opens Near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

      Buona, The Original Italian Beef, opened its newest location to over 1,000 new customers at 613 North McClurg Court on Saturday November 4—hundreds of whom waited in line before they opened their...

      Inside the Micro-Chain Movement

      Smaller chains reap the same rewards as both indies and big brands, but how do they protect those benefits amid future growth?

      10 Ways to Leverage the Experience Economy

      How quick serves are delivering more dynamic and memorable dining experiences.

      Buona Unites Chicago Cubs and White Sox

      Buona, the original Italian beef, is uniting a city with divided loyalties, as the family-owned brand is now the official Italian beef of both the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. While...
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