What factors can affect the actual expenses of starting a Carbones Pizzeria business?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your costs will depend on factors such as how much you follow our methods and procedures; your management skill, experience and business acumen; local economic conditions; the local market for the prevailing wage rate; competition; and the sales level reached during the initial period.
These estimates include a monthly fee of between $300 to $500 for the point-of sale.
Costs will vary in relation to the physical size and location of the Restaurant.
The amount of your leasehold improvements will vary based on existing conditions, size, design, including the availability and prices of labor and materials.
Rent is estimated to be between $30,000 to $75,000 per year depending on factors such as size, condition and location of the leased premises.
The amounts above include your security deposit and the first 3 months of operation after opening.
These estimates are for furniture, fixtures, equipment and smallware's depend on various factors, including the equipment you select for installation (whether it is used or new), the use of the existing space before you took it over (which will affect necessary infrastructure for power), size of your kitchen operations, number of ovens you choose to install, and size of model you have chosen to operate.
| (Column 1) | (Column 2) | (Column 3) | (Column 4) | (Column 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
| Expenditure | Payment | Payment is to be Made | ||
| Leasehold | $130,000 to | As incurred | As incurred | Contractors |
| Improvements | $400,0000 (Note 3) | and suppliers | ||
| Rent (3 months) | $7,500 to $18,750 (Note 4) | As incurred | As incurred | Landlord |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Smallware’s | $90,000 to $285,000 (Note 5) | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Total | $328,600 to $908,350 (Note 9) |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several factors can influence the actual expenses of starting the business. These include adherence to Carbones Pizzeria's methods and procedures, the franchisee's management skills, experience, and business acumen, as well as local economic conditions and the prevailing wage rate in the local market. Competition and the sales level achieved during the initial period also play a significant role in determining expenses. The estimates provided also include a monthly point-of-sale fee of $300 to $500.
Specifically, the cost of leasehold improvements can vary widely, with estimates ranging from $130,000 to $400,000. These costs are affected by the physical size and location of the restaurant, existing conditions of the space, design choices, and the availability and prices of labor and materials. Carbones Pizzeria recommends leasing a "vanilla shell" or "as is" space, which includes essential structural elements. Rent is estimated to be between $7,500 to $18,750 for the first three months, depending on the size, condition, and location of the premises. Annually, rent is estimated to be between $30,000 to $75,000.
The cost of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and small wares, estimated between $90,000 and $285,000, depends on factors such as whether the equipment is new or used, the existing space's infrastructure, the size of the kitchen, and the number and size of ovens installed. Prospective franchisees should carefully investigate all these costs in their desired location and review the figures with a business advisor before making a decision. The initial investment to start a Carbones Pizzeria restaurant can range from $328,600 to $908,350, depending on the restaurant model (full service, fast casual, or express).