When does Carbones Pizzeria agree on the restaurant model the franchisee will operate?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may operate a full-service Restaurant, a fast-casual Restaurant or an express location. At the time you sign your Franchise Agreement we will agree on the model you will operate. The typical full service Restaurant, which may include a bar, is 2,500 to 4,000 square feet, the fast casual Restaurant is 2,000 to 3,000 square feet (40-60 seats), and our express model is 1,100-
1,300 square feet. If you would like to offer food and beverages from a food truck or provide catering services, we must approve those services before you begin providing them and they will need to comply with our standards and other requirements.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–7)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement on the restaurant model occurs when the Franchise Agreement is signed. Carbones Pizzeria offers three restaurant models: full-service, fast-casual, and express.
The full-service model, which may include a bar, typically ranges from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet. The fast-casual model is between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet with 40 to 60 seats. The express model is the smallest, ranging from 1,100 to 1,300 square feet.
This agreement is a crucial step for prospective franchisees as it defines the operational format and the physical space requirements for their Carbones Pizzeria restaurant. It is important for franchisees to carefully consider which model best suits their market, investment capacity, and operational preferences before signing the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, franchisees should confirm that the agreed-upon model is clearly documented within the Franchise Agreement to avoid any future misunderstandings or disputes.