Is a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee permitted to allow any other party to use the Carbones Pizzeria name?
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 allowing any other party to use the Carbones Pizzeria name. The franchise agreement states that the franchisee must only use the name "Carbone's Pizzeria" in the conduct of their business and identify their restaurant as part of the Carbone's franchise system.
This restriction is a standard practice in franchising, designed to protect the brand's trademarks and ensure consistent brand representation across all franchise locations. By preventing unauthorized use of the Carbones Pizzeria name, the franchisor maintains control over its brand identity and prevents potential misuse or damage to its reputation.
The franchisee also agrees not to 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. This clause ensures that the franchisee's business activities remain strictly aligned with the Carbones Pizzeria franchise and do not extend to any other ventures without explicit authorization.