Does Carbones Pizzeria provide a prototypical design package?

According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Carbones Pizzeria will provide a prototypical design package to franchisees. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the construction, remodeling, and decoration of their restaurant. Carbones Pizzeria must approve the site a franchisee selects for their restaurant before the Franchise Agreement is signed and a franchise is issued.

Carbones Pizzeria will also either approve or disapprove a franchisee's design package if it differs from the prototypical design package provided by Carbones Pizzeria. Carbones Pizzeria will consult with franchisees on the type of equipment and other furnishings for their restaurant and provide a list of approved suppliers. However, the franchisee is responsible for all deliveries and installation of equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies.

Prospective franchisees should note that while Carbones Pizzeria offers assistance with the initial design and setup, the onus is on the franchisee to ensure the restaurant premises conform to local ordinances and building codes, and to obtain all required permits. This division of responsibility is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where the franchisor provides the brand standards and design guidance, but the franchisee manages the actual build-out and compliance.