Can a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee authorize the use of the Carbones Pizzeria name in any other area?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a. Franchisee, in the conduct of Franchisee's business, agrees to use only the name "Carbone's Pizzeria". Franchisee shall identify Franchisee's Restaurant as a member
of the Carbone's franchise system. Franchisee agrees that Franchisee will not include any of the Names and Marks in its corporate name nor make any use, direct or indirect, of the names "Carbone's Pizzeria", "Carbone's Pizza" or any other Name and Mark in connection with any other business, that Franchisee will not authorize or attempt to authorize the use of any of the foregoing in any other area and that Franchisee will not permit any other party to use any of the foregoing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is explicitly prohibited from authorizing the use of the Carbones Pizzeria name in any other area. The franchisee agrees to use only the name "Carbone's Pizzeria" for their restaurant and to identify it as part of the Carbone's franchise system.
This restriction ensures that the Carbones Pizzeria brand maintains consistent control over its trademarks and brand identity. It prevents individual franchisees from independently expanding the brand's reach or allowing third parties to use the name, which could dilute the brand's value or create inconsistencies in quality or service.
This clause protects the integrity of the Carbones Pizzeria brand and prevents unauthorized expansion or use of its trademarks. Prospective franchisees should understand that they cannot sublicense or permit others to use the Carbones Pizzeria name without explicit authorization from the franchisor.