Does Carbones Pizzeria guarantee that my restaurant will achieve the same sales as other Carbone's Restaurants?

According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Carbones Pizzeria does not guarantee that a franchisee will achieve the same sales as other Carbones Pizzeria restaurants. The FDD indicates that while some Carbones Pizzeria restaurants have achieved certain sales figures, individual results may vary, and there is no assurance that a new franchisee will sell as much.

The FDD provides ranges of annual Gross Sales information for 32 franchised Restaurants that operated for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2024. For fast casual restaurants (7 reporting), the annual gross sales ranged from $300,000 to $1,000,000. For express restaurants (8 reporting), the annual gross sales ranged from $300,000 to $650,000. For full-service restaurants (17 reporting), the annual gross sales ranged from $600,000 to $2,500,000.

The document also notes that sales volumes can vary considerably due to factors like the demographics of the restaurant's trade area, competition, traffic flow, economic conditions, advertising, and the franchisee's own business abilities. This is a common disclaimer in franchise agreements, as a franchisee's success depends on many factors, some of which are outside the franchisor's control. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and conduct their own market research before investing in a Carbones Pizzeria franchise.