How long does the Carbones Pizzeria franchisor have to approve an unapproved supplier?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to items for which Franchisor has not designated a single or sole supplier, Franchisee may seek Franchisor's approval of an unapproved supplier by providing Franchisor with all information requested by Franchisor related to the supplier and the items the supplier proposes to provide.
Franchisor will have thirty (30) days from the date Franchisee provides all information requested by Franchisor to approve the supplier.
If the supplier is not approved by Franchisor in such time period the supplier will be deemed to be not approved and may not provide any items to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee seeks approval for a supplier not already on the approved list, Carbones Pizzeria has 30 days to review the supplier. This 30-day period starts once the franchisee has provided all the information Carbones Pizzeria requests about the potential supplier and the items they propose to supply.
If Carbones Pizzeria does not approve the supplier within this 30-day timeframe, the supplier is automatically considered unapproved. This means the franchisee is prohibited from purchasing any items from that supplier.
This requirement ensures that franchisees adhere to Carbones Pizzeria's standards for ingredients and supplies, maintaining consistency across all franchise locations. It also gives Carbones Pizzeria control over the quality and sourcing of products used in its restaurants. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must factor in this approval period when sourcing supplies and should proactively seek approval well in advance of needing to use a new supplier.