Can Carbones Pizzeria charge for additional training programs?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e under applicable law.
f. Franchisee shall participate in soft drink group buying and advertising programs whereby Franchisor may enter into agreements relating to the sale of soft drink products to be sold by Franchisee and other franchisees. Franchisee shall also participate in any other group buying programs required by Franchisor.
7. Training.
- a. Each owner of Franchisee along with all operations managers of Franchisee or others who have management responsibility for the operation of the Restaurant must successfully complete Franchisor's initial training program. The initial training program shall be at no additional cost to Franchisee. However, Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses of its owners and employees to attend such training. The initial 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while the initial training program is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee, Carbones Pizzeria retains the right to charge for subsequent, additional training programs. The franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses for themselves and their employees to attend any training programs, including the initial one. This includes travel, accommodation, and wages.
Carbones Pizzeria may, at its sole discretion, offer and require franchisees to attend additional training programs to update them and their staff on changes to the Carbone System. The cost for these additional training programs must be paid before attending the training. These training sessions will be held at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria.
Franchisees or their representatives will not receive any compensation or reimbursement from Carbones Pizzeria for services performed or expenses incurred during any training period or seminar. This means franchisees need to budget not only for the direct costs of the training but also for the indirect costs of staff time and travel.