How long is the initial training program for Carbones Pizzeria if the franchisee will not be an owner-operator?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our initial training program consists largely of on-site, "hands on" work in a Carbone's Pizza restaurant in the Twin Cities area but also includes some "classroom training." The owners of the Restaurant along with each operations manager must attend and successfully complete our initial training program. If you will not be an owner-operator the training is approximately 3 days in length. If you are an owner-operator, and for all operation managers, the training is approximately 12-24 days in length, depending upon which model of Restaurant is being opened.
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, if a franchisee will not be an owner-operator, the initial training program is approximately 3 days in length. This training is distinct from the training required for owner-operators and operations managers, which is significantly longer, ranging from 12 to 24 days. The training program is conducted in the Twin Cities area and includes both on-site, hands-on work in a Carbone's Pizza restaurant and some classroom training.
The FDD also provides a breakdown of the training subjects and hours for non-operating owners. The total training time is 22 hours, consisting of 6 hours of classroom training and 16 hours of on-the-job training. The subjects covered include orientation, and practical kitchen training, administration & POS training.
Prospective franchisees should note that all costs associated with attending the training program, including those for employees, are the franchisee's responsibility. Thomas M. Carbone, the President of the company, is in charge of the initial training program. The FDD specifies that required attendees must complete the training program to the franchisor's satisfaction before the restaurant's opening date. This ensures that even non-operating owners have a foundational understanding of the business operations and standards of Carbones Pizzeria.