What conditions must a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee satisfy before commencing operation of the restaurant?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tend 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. Franchisee must secure the approved location within 120 days of signing this Agreement. Franchisee shall operate the Restaurant on a full-time basis and if Franchisee does not have an owner involved in the operation of the Restaurant on a fulltime basis, Franchisee shall appoint an operations manager who shall be involved in the operation of the Restaurant on a full-time basis.
- b. Franchisee shall open the Restaurant to the general public within one (1) year from the date of this Agreement. However, Franchisee may not commence operation of the Restaurant until Franchisee has satisfied all conditions set forth in this Agreement required to be satisfied by Franchisee prior to opening. If Franchisee fails to timely open the Restaurant, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement and retain all amounts Franchisee has paid to Franchisor or its affiliates.
- c. At the time this Agreement is executed by Franchisee, Franchisee shall complete the Statement of Ownership and Management attached hereto as Exhibit B, and, if Franchisee is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, each owner as of
the date hereof along with their spouse, as well as any future owners and their spouses, must sign Franchisor's then-current Guaranty at the time such individual becomes an owner of Franchisee, the current form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Franchisee shall immediately notify Franchisor of any change in any of the information in the Statement of Ownership and Management last submitted to Franchisor. Further, upon request of Franchisor, Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with an updated Statement of Ownership and Management.
- d. Prior to opening Franchisor will provide Franchisee with its:
- (1) Prototypical design package and approve or disapprove Franchisee's design package if different than the one provided; and
- (2) The Manual.
- e. Franchisee shall operate the Restaurant in accordance with the Carbone System and maintain sufficient supplies of products and employ sufficient staff so as to operate the Restaurant at its maximum capacity and with maximum efficiency.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must satisfy all conditions outlined in the franchise agreement before opening their restaurant to the public. Specifically, the franchisee must operate the restaurant from the location approved by Carbones Pizzeria, securing the approved location within 120 days of signing the agreement.
Additionally, each owner and all operations managers, or anyone with management responsibility, must successfully complete Carbones Pizzeria's initial training program before the restaurant opens to the public. The franchisee is responsible for the costs and expenses for its owners and employees to attend the training program.
Furthermore, Carbones Pizzeria will provide the franchisee with its prototypical design package and approve the franchisee's design package. The franchisee must also operate the restaurant in accordance with the Carbone System, maintaining sufficient supplies and staff to operate efficiently. The franchisee must also obtain Carbones Pizzeria's prior written approval before offering or selling alcoholic beverages or any beverages that contain THC or cannabis, which may require additional training and insurance.