Does Carbones Pizzeria provide on-the-job training during the orientation phase?

According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, the orientation phase includes 6 hours of classroom training but does not specify any hours of on-the-job training. However, the training program includes on-the-job training in other areas such as POS Training & Financial Management, Kitchen Preparation, Product Specification Training / Product Cooking, Opening & Closing Manager Responsibilities, Kitchen Supervision, Delivery Training & Ride-Along, Production Set-up, Training & Operation, Kitchen & FOH OJT: Kitchen/Counter/Dining Room, and Kitchen & FOH OJT: Host/Counter/Server, Dining Room, Bar.

For the Express Model, the total training consists of 15 hours of classroom training and 99 hours of on-the-job training, totaling 114 hours over 12-15 days. For the Fast Casual Model, the total training includes 15 hours of classroom training and 150 hours of on-the-job training, totaling 165 hours over 18-21 days. The Full-Service Model requires a total of 15 hours of classroom training and 173 hours of on-the-job training, totaling 188 hours over 18-24 days.

Prospective franchisees should note that while orientation itself may not involve on-the-job training, the overall training program for Carbones Pizzeria heavily emphasizes hands-on experience in various operational areas. This suggests that franchisees and their managers will receive practical training in essential restaurant functions, which is typical in the food service industry. Franchisees should confirm with Carbones Pizzeria the specific content covered during the classroom-based orientation and how it prepares them for the subsequent on-the-job training modules.