What criteria does Carbones Pizzeria use to determine the boundaries of a Franchisee Territory?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At the time you acquire the site we have approved we will grant you a territory. This territory will be an area that is generally 5 miles surrounding your Restaurant ("Franchisee Territory"). However, in heavily populated areas this area will be less than 5 miles. The criteria we use for determining the boundaries of the Franchisee Territory in your Franchise Agreement include density of population, growth trends of population, and natural boundaries. We will negotiate the ultimate size of the radius of the Franchisee Territory with you. An approved territory Map and written description will be included as an exhibit in your Franchise Agreement. Territories we grant to franchisees may overlap, but we will not approve anyone opening a Carbone's Pizza restaurant, or relocating a restaurant, the physical premises of which will be in your Franchisee Territory.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 19–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the boundaries of a franchisee's territory are determined by several factors. Generally, a franchisee territory will encompass a 5-mile radius around the restaurant location. However, in densely populated areas, this radius may be smaller than 5 miles.
The specific criteria that Carbones Pizzeria uses to define these boundaries include the density of the population, population growth trends, and any natural boundaries present in the area. The final size and shape of the territory are subject to negotiation between Carbones Pizzeria and the franchisee. Once agreed upon, a map and written description of the territory will be included as an exhibit in the Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that the territory granted to a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee is not exclusive, and territories may overlap. While Carbones Pizzeria will not approve another restaurant within a franchisee's territory, franchisees may face competition from other Carbones Pizzeria franchisees, company-owned outlets, other distribution channels, or competitive brands controlled by Carbones Pizzeria. Franchisees should carefully consider the potential for competition when evaluating a Carbones Pizzeria franchise opportunity.