Does Carbones Pizzeria have the option to require attendance at additional training programs?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tial 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. The cost for the training must be paid prior to attendance at the training. Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of Franchisee's owners and employees to attend this training. Said training will be conducted at such location or locations as Franchisor shall designate.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, Carbones Pizzeria has the option to require franchisees to attend additional training programs. Carbones Pizzeria may make available, and require, a franchisee's attendance at, additional training programs to instruct the franchisee and their staff on changes to the Carbone System.
Carbones Pizzeria may charge for this additional training, and the cost must be paid before attending. The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses for the franchisee's owners and employees to attend the training. The training will be conducted at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria.
Furthermore, if Carbones Pizzeria approves a franchisee selling alcoholic beverages or beverages containing THC or cannabis, it may condition that approval on completing additional training and obtaining additional insurance.