Can a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee use a design firm other than the sole approved one for advertising?

According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use the franchisor's sole approved design firm for all advertising creation and publishing. This requirement is explicitly stated in Item 8, which outlines restrictions on sources of products and services.

This restriction means a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee cannot independently choose a design firm for their advertising needs. They are obligated to use the design firm approved by the franchisor. This is a common practice in franchising, allowing the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and control over marketing materials.

The FDD does not elaborate on the reasons for this restriction or whether there are any exceptions. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Carbones Pizzeria about the selection process for the approved design firm, the costs associated with using their services, and whether there is any flexibility in using alternative firms under specific circumstances.