What agreements must a prospective purchaser of a Carbones Pizzeria franchise execute?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anchise"), all in accordance with the Carbone System, it being understood that Franchisee recognizes the importance to Franchisor and to the public of maintaining the distinctive standards, qualities and attributes of a Carbone's Pizza Restaurant, and Franchisee is willing to maintain such standards, qualities and attributes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recited facts and the mutual agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by each party, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant of Franchise.
- a. Franchisor grants Franchisee a Franchise to use the Carbone System to develop and operate a restaurant selling pizza and other food items under the Names and Marks during the term of this Agreement.
- b. The location of the restaurant to be operated under this Agreement is set forth on the Rider (the "Restaurant") to this Agreement, and such address shall not be changed without the prior written approval of Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, a prospective franchisee must execute the Franchise Agreement. The Franchise Agreement allows the franchisee to use the Carbone System to operate a restaurant selling pizza and other food items under the brand's names and marks. The specific location of the restaurant will be detailed in a Rider to the agreement, and this location cannot be changed without prior written approval from Carbones Pizzeria.
In addition to the Franchise Agreement, at the time the agreement is executed, the franchisee must complete a Statement of Ownership and Management. If the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, each owner and their spouse, as well as any future owners and their spouses, must sign Carbones Pizzeria's then-current Guaranty. The current form of the Guaranty is attached as Exhibit C to the Franchise Agreement.
These requirements ensure that Carbones Pizzeria maintains control over its brand standards, location, and management, and that all owners are committed to upholding the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review all exhibits and riders to fully understand their obligations and the terms of the agreements they are entering into.