What is the condition for Carbones Pizzeria to require attendance at additional training programs?
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. Franchisee or the representatives of Franchisee will receive no compensation or reimbursement from Franchisor for any services performed or expenses incurred by Franchisee or its representatives during any training period or seminar.
8. Opening and Operation of the Franchise.
- a. Franchisee shall operate the Restaurant from the location approved by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are two conditions under which the franchisor may require franchisees to attend additional training programs. First, Carbones Pizzeria may require attendance at additional training programs to instruct the franchisee and their staff on changes to the Carbone System. The franchisor has sole discretion to make these programs available.
Second, if a franchisee seeks prior written approval from Carbones Pizzeria to offer or sell alcoholic beverages or any beverages that contain THC or cannabis, that approval may be conditioned upon completing additional training.
In both cases, the franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses for themselves and their employees to attend the training. The franchisor may also charge a fee for the training itself, which must be paid prior to attendance.