As of what date is the franchise system data reported for Carbones Pizzeria?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of December 31, 2024, there were 32 franchised Restaurants in our franchise system. The information in the chart below provides ranges of annual Gross Sales information for all of these Restaurants as they all operated for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2024.
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the financial performance data is reported as of December 31, 2024. Specifically, the Item 19 information includes annual Gross Sales information for all 32 franchised Restaurants that operated for the 12-month period ending on this date. This means that the sales figures provided reflect the performance of existing Carbones Pizzeria locations up to the end of 2024.
Prospective franchisees should note that this data is historical and may not be indicative of future performance. Factors such as local market conditions, competition, and the franchisee's management skills can significantly impact sales. While the FDD provides this past data to give potential franchisees some insight into what is possible, Carbones Pizzeria explicitly states that there is no assurance that a new franchisee will achieve similar results.
It is standard practice for franchisors to include a financial performance representation in their FDDs, when available, to give potential franchisees an idea of the possible financial outcomes. However, it is equally important for franchisees to conduct their own independent research and due diligence, including market analysis and business planning, to assess the viability of a Carbones Pizzeria franchise in their specific location. Speaking with existing franchisees is also a recommended step to gather real-world insights.