Who is required to successfully complete the initial training program for a Carbones Pizzeria franchise?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a. Each owner of Franchisee along with all operations managers of Franchisee or others who have management responsibility for the operation of the Restaurant must successfully complete Franchisor's initial training program. The initial training program shall be at no additional cost to Franchisee. However, Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses of its owners and employees to attend such training. The initial 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 30–116)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program must be successfully completed by each owner of the franchisee, all operations managers, and anyone else with management responsibility for the restaurant's operation. This training is required before the restaurant opens to the public.
The initial training program is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend the training. The training location will be designated by Carbones Pizzeria.
Carbones Pizzeria may also offer additional training programs to instruct the franchisee and their staff on changes to the Carbone System. Attendance at these additional programs may be required, and Carbones Pizzeria may charge for this training. The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with attending these additional training programs.