Where will the initial training program be held 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program for franchisees and their operations managers will be held at a location or locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria. The training is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee; however, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend the training. This training must be completed before the Carbones Pizzeria restaurant opens to the public.
Carbones Pizzeria also offers additional training programs to instruct franchisees and their staff on changes to the Carbone System. Carbones Pizzeria may charge for this additional training, and the cost must be paid before attendance. The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend these additional training programs. These additional training programs will also be conducted at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria.
Franchisees or their representatives will not receive any compensation or reimbursement from Carbones Pizzeria for any services performed or expenses incurred during any training period or seminar. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where the franchisee is considered an independent business owner responsible for their own expenses.