Can the Franchisor charge for additional training programs for a Carbones Pizzeria franchise?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e under applicable law.
f. Franchisee shall participate in soft drink group buying and advertising programs whereby Franchisor may enter into agreements relating to the sale of soft drink products to be sold by Franchisee and other franchisees. Franchisee shall also participate in any other group buying programs required by Franchisor.
7. Training.
- a. Each owner of Franchisee along with all operations managers of Franchisee or others who have management responsibility for the operation of the Restaurant must successfully complete Franchisor's initial training program. The initial training program shall be at no additional cost to Franchisee. However, Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses of its owners and employees to attend such training. The initial training program must be completed prior to the opening of the Restaurant to the general public. The initial training program shall be held at a location or locations designated by Franchisor.
- b. Franchisor will also, during normal business hours, at times agreed to by Franchisor, advise and consult with Franchisee in connection with the operation and marketing of the Restaurant.
- c. Franchisor may, at its sole option, make available, and require, Franchisee's attendance at, additional training programs to instruct Franchisee and its staff at Franchisee's Restaurant on changes to the Carbone System. Franchisor may charge for this training. The cost for the training must be paid prior to attendance at the training. Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of Franchisee's owners and employees to attend this training. Said training will be conducted at such location or locations as Franchisor shall designate. Franchisee or the representatives of Franchisee will receive no compensation or reimbursement from Franchisor for any services performed or expenses incurred by Franchisee or its representatives during any training period or seminar.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may charge franchisees for additional training programs under certain conditions. While the initial training program is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee, Carbones Pizzeria reserves the right to require franchisees to attend additional training programs to instruct them and their staff on changes to the Carbone System.
The FDD specifies that Carbones Pizzeria may charge for these additional training programs, and the cost must be paid before attending the training. The franchisee is also responsible for covering all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend the training, which will be conducted at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria. Franchisees or their representatives will not receive any compensation or reimbursement from Carbones Pizzeria for services performed or expenses incurred during any training period or seminar.
Furthermore, if a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee seeks approval to sell alcoholic beverages or beverages containing THC or cannabis, the franchisor's approval may be conditional upon completing additional training. This highlights that additional training, potentially at the franchisee's expense, may be necessary to keep up with changes to the Carbone System or to expand the products offered at the restaurant.