Joe and Peggy Buonavolanto opened their first Buona Beef restaurant in Berwyn, IL. in 1981. Their dream was to have their kids work side by side to create a business that could someday support their own families. Not only did the Buonavolanto family achieve this dream, BUONA is now the largest family-owned Italian Beef restaurant group in the country.
During the past 40+ years, BUONA has opened 25+ locations across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. As we continue to grow, opening 2-3 new stores per year, so do the opportunities.