Does Carbones Pizzeria guarantee that any particular site will produce any particular results?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not provide any particular assistance in selecting a location for your Restaurant. That is your responsibility. You must have the location approved by us before the Franchise Agreement will be signed. We may consult with you on the proposed location if you have questions, but we do not select the site, nor do we guarantee that any particular site will produce any particular results. In determining whether to approve a site we review whether the site is located in a busy commercial area within a city or community. We also review availability of ingress and egress to the site, available places for signage, parking and size of the actual site. You must secure the site we have approved for your Restaurant within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 15–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Carbones Pizzeria does not guarantee that any particular site will produce any particular results. The FDD states that site selection is the franchisee's responsibility. While Carbones Pizzeria may consult on the proposed location if the franchisee has questions and reviews the site for suitability, the final decision and responsibility lie with the franchisee. Carbones Pizzeria reviews whether the site is in a busy commercial area within a city or community and also reviews the availability of ingress and egress to the site, available places for signage, parking, and the size of the actual site. The franchisee must secure the approved site within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
This means that prospective Carbones Pizzeria franchisees bear the risk of selecting a location that may not perform as expected. Even though Carbones Pizzeria reviews and approves the site, this approval does not constitute a guarantee of success. Factors such as local market conditions, competition, and the franchisee's management skills will ultimately determine the success of the location.
It is common in the franchise industry for franchisors to offer site selection assistance but not guarantee specific results. Franchisees should conduct their own due diligence, including market research and financial projections, to assess the potential of any proposed location. This includes conforming the premises to local ordinances and building codes or obtaining any required permits, as Carbones Pizzeria does not handle these aspects.