When does Carbones Pizzeria grant a territory to a franchisee?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At the time you acquire the site we have approved we will grant you a territory. This territory will be an area that is generally 5 miles surrounding your Restaurant ("Franchisee Territory"). However, in heavily populated areas this area will be less than 5 miles. The criteria we use for determining the boundaries of the Franchisee Territory in your Franchise Agreement include density of population, growth trends of population, and natural boundaries. We will negotiate the ultimate size of the radius of the Franchisee Territory with you. An approved territory Map and written description will be included as an exhibit in your Franchise Agreement. Territories we grant to franchisees may overlap, but we will not approve anyone opening a Carbone's Pizza restaurant, or relocating a restaurant, the physical premises of which will be in your Franchisee Territory.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 19–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee receives a territory when they acquire the approved site for their restaurant. This territory is generally a 5-mile radius around the restaurant. However, in densely populated areas, the territory may be less than 5 miles.
The size of the territory is determined by Carbones Pizzeria based on factors such as population density, population growth trends, and natural boundaries. The final territory size is negotiated with the franchisee, and a map and written description of the approved territory are included as an exhibit in the Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that the territory granted to a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee is not exclusive. Franchisees may face competition from other Carbones Pizzeria franchisees, company-owned outlets, and other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled by Carbones Pizzeria. While territories may overlap, Carbones Pizzeria will not approve the opening of a new restaurant or the relocation of an existing restaurant within another franchisee's territory.