What is included as an exhibit in the Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Agreement regarding the territory?
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, the Franchise Agreement includes an approved territory map and a written description as an exhibit. This territory, referred to as the "Franchisee Territory," is typically an area with a 5-mile radius around the restaurant's location. However, in densely populated areas, the territory may be smaller than 5 miles.
The size and boundaries of the Franchisee Territory are determined by Carbones Pizzeria based on factors such as population density, population growth trends, and natural boundaries. The final size of the territory radius is negotiated between Carbones Pizzeria and the franchisee.
While territories may overlap with other Carbones Pizzeria franchisees, the company will not approve the opening of a new Carbone's Pizza restaurant, or the relocation of an existing one, if its physical location falls within a franchisee's designated territory. This provides some territorial protection, although it is not an exclusive territory.