Does Carbones Pizzeria require site approval before a Franchise Agreement is signed?

According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, site approval is required before a Franchise Agreement can be signed. The FDD states that M & T Pizza will review and either approve or disapprove the site selected for the restaurant. The site must be approved before Carbones Pizzeria will sign the Franchise Agreement and approve the issuance of a franchise.

While Carbones Pizzeria does not provide specific assistance in site selection, the franchisor does outline the criteria they use to determine whether to approve a site. These criteria include whether the site is in a busy commercial area, the availability of ingress and egress, signage, parking, and the size of the site. However, the franchisee is responsible for conforming the premises to local ordinances and building codes, as well as obtaining the required permits.

This requirement means that prospective Carbones Pizzeria franchisees must identify a location and have it approved by the franchisor before finalizing the franchise agreement. This process protects both the franchisee and franchisor by ensuring the location meets certain standards deemed necessary for success. The franchisee must secure the approved site within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failing to open the restaurant within one year of signing the Franchise Agreement can result in termination of the agreement and the retention of all amounts paid to Carbones Pizzeria.