Can a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee deliver outside of their Franchisee Territory?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you offer pizza delivery services, you may not deliver into the franchisee territory granted to any other Carbone's Pizza franchisee, although you may otherwise deliver outside of your Franchisee Territory. These deliveries are on a non-exclusive basis and these outside areas are subject to being granted to new Carbone's Pizza franchisees in the future, at which time you may not then deliver into the Franchisee Territory of a new franchisees.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can deliver outside their designated territory under specific conditions. A Carbones Pizzeria franchisee may deliver outside of their territory as long as they do not deliver into another Carbone's Pizza franchisee's territory. These deliveries are on a non-exclusive basis, meaning the area is not protected for the franchisee.
However, this right is subject to change. If Carbones Pizzeria grants a new franchise that includes an area where the franchisee was previously delivering, the franchisee must immediately stop delivering to that area. This means that while a franchisee can expand their delivery service outside their territory, they risk losing that delivery area if a new franchise is established there.
This policy creates both opportunities and risks for franchisees. It allows them to potentially increase their customer base and revenue by serving areas outside their immediate territory. However, it also introduces uncertainty, as the franchisee could lose these customers if Carbones Pizzeria expands and grants another franchise in that area. Prospective franchisees should consider this when evaluating the potential of a Carbones Pizzeria franchise and discuss long-term territory strategies with the franchisor.