What criteria does Carbones Pizzeria use to determine whether to approve a relocation of a franchise?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When you sign a Franchise Agreement, you will receive the right to operate one Carbone's Pizza restaurant at the specific location we have approved. If you would like to relocate this location you must obtain our prior approval to do so. We will use our then-current location approval criteria to determine whether to approve the relocation.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 19–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to relocate their restaurant, they must first obtain approval from Carbones Pizzeria. The document states that Carbones Pizzeria will use its "then-current location approval criteria" to assess the relocation request. However, the FDD does not specify what these criteria are.
Without more specific information, it is difficult to assess what factors Carbones Pizzeria considers when evaluating a relocation request. Location approval criteria could include factors such as market demographics, proximity to other businesses, traffic patterns, visibility, lease terms, and the overall suitability of the new site for a Carbones Pizzeria restaurant. These criteria are subject to change at any time.
Prospective franchisees should inquire directly with Carbones Pizzeria about the specific criteria used for relocation approval. Understanding these criteria is essential for franchisees who may, at some point, consider moving their restaurant to a different location. Franchisees should also ask for examples of past relocation decisions to better understand what factors are most important to Carbones Pizzeria.