Is attendance at additional training programs mandatory for a Carbones Pizzeria franchise?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tial training program must be completed prior to the opening of the Restaurant to the general public. The initial training program shall be held at a location or locations designated by Franchisor.
- b. Franchisor will also, during normal business hours, at times agreed to by Franchisor, advise and consult with Franchisee in connection with the operation and marketing of the Restaurant.
- c. Franchisor may, at its sole option, make available, and require, Franchisee's attendance at, additional training programs to instruct Franchisee and its staff at Franchisee's Restaurant on changes to the Carbone System. Franchisor may charge for this training. The cost for the training must be paid prior to attendance at the training. Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of Franchisee's owners and employees to attend this training. Said training will be conducted at such location or locations as Franchisor shall designate.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at additional training programs may be mandatory. Carbones Pizzeria may, at its sole option, make available additional training programs and require a franchisee's attendance. These programs are designed to instruct franchisees and their staff on changes to the Carbone System.
If Carbones Pizzeria requires attendance at additional training programs, the franchisee is responsible for the costs of the training, which must be paid prior to attendance. The franchisee is also responsible for all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend the training. The training will be conducted at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria, and franchisees or their representatives will not receive any compensation or reimbursement for services performed or expenses incurred during the training.
Additionally, if a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee seeks approval to sell alcoholic beverages or beverages containing THC or cannabis, Carbones Pizzeria may condition its approval on the franchisee completing additional training. This additional training would be required to meet Carbones Pizzeria's standards and comply with applicable laws. Therefore, while not always mandatory, additional training may be required under certain circumstances at the discretion of Carbones Pizzeria.