Does the express model of Carbones Pizzeria serve beer and wine?

According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the express model does not serve beer and wine. The document outlines three franchise models: fast casual, express, and full service. The fast casual model has 40-60 seats and may serve alcoholic beverages. The express model contemplates no or limited seating on-premises. The full-service model offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery options and may also involve sales of alcoholic beverages.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they choose the express model, they will not be able to generate revenue from alcohol sales. This could impact the overall revenue potential of the franchise, as alcohol sales often contribute significantly to restaurant profits. The FDD also provides financial performance representations for different restaurant types, but it specifically excludes revenue from alcohol sales when determining annual gross sales.

Therefore, franchisees should carefully consider which model best suits their business goals and location. If alcohol sales are a key component of their revenue strategy, the fast casual or full-service model may be more appropriate. However, if the franchisee prefers a smaller footprint with limited seating, the express model may still be viable, but they will need to focus on other revenue streams to compensate for the lack of alcohol sales.