Are the fees uniform for all new Carbones Pizzeria franchisees?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(1) All fees are paid to us, are non-refundable, and are uniform for all new franchisees. (Franchisees who signed earlier versions of our franchise agreements may be paying lower fees in some categories.) If your state, or any governmental body in your state, charges a tax on any fee you owe to us or to our affiliates, then you must pay an additional amount equal to the amount of this tax. This does not apply to any federal or Minnesota income taxes we have to pay. For all amounts you owe to us, we have the right to collect these fees by preauthorized check draft or pre-authorized credit card charge or electronic funds transfer/direct debit and you must sign all documents we require to accomplish this payment method. An example of the Electronic Funds Transfer/Debit Authorization Form you must sign is attached to the Franchise Agreement. By the 5th of each month for the prior month you must provide us with a sales report disclosing to us your sales information for the prior month and any other information we may require. If a date due for payment is not a business day the payment due date will be the immediately following business day.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the fees are uniform for all new franchisees. However, this uniformity does not extend to franchisees who signed earlier versions of the franchise agreement, as they may be subject to lower fees in certain categories.
Prospective Carbones Pizzeria franchisees should be aware that any state or governmental body taxes on fees owed to Carbones Pizzeria or its affiliates are the responsibility of the franchisee, and are in addition to the stated fee. Carbones Pizzeria retains the right to collect fees via preauthorized check draft, credit card charge, or electronic funds transfer, requiring franchisees to sign necessary documentation for this payment method.
Furthermore, franchisees must submit a monthly sales report by the 5th of each month, detailing sales information from the prior month. If a payment due date falls on a non-business day, the payment is due on the next business day. These stipulations ensure consistent fee collection and reporting across all new Carbones Pizzeria franchise locations.