Are Carbones Pizzeria franchisees required to participate in local or regional advertising cooperatives?

According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to participate in local or regional advertising cooperatives. However, Carbones Pizzeria does solicit input from franchisees regarding advertising methods and expenditures, and all franchisees are invited to participate in these discussions. Decisions about advertising are made based on a consensus of the franchisees.

While participation in advertising cooperatives is not mandatory, Carbones Pizzeria encourages franchisees to advertise their businesses within their local trade areas. However, all local advertising materials must be approved by Carbones Pizzeria, and franchisees are required to work with the franchisor's approved design firm for creating and publishing any advertising. Franchisees must also obtain approval before establishing any websites, hashtags, profiles, or accounts related to Carbones Pizzeria, their restaurant, or the franchise system.

Carbones Pizzeria also has the right to impose prohibitions on franchisees posting or blogging comments about their restaurant, business, or the franchise system on social media, which includes a wide range of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Yelp. This allows Carbones Pizzeria to maintain control over its brand image and messaging across all advertising and online platforms.