Can territories granted to Carbones Pizzeria franchisees overlap?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ption will be included as an exhibit in your Franchise Agreement. Territories we grant to franchisees may overlap, but we will not approve anyone opening a Carbone's Pizza restaurant, or relocating a restaurant, the physical premises of which will be in your Franchisee Territory.
As long as you are in compliance with your Franchise Agreement with us we will not establish, nor will we grant a third party the right to establish a restaurant operating under the Carbone
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 19–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, territories granted to franchisees may overlap. While franchisees receive a territory, typically a 5-mile radius around their restaurant, this area can be smaller in densely populated locations. The size and boundaries of the territory are determined by factors such as population density, growth trends, and natural boundaries, and are negotiated with the franchisee. The territory details, including a map and written description, are included as an exhibit in the Franchise Agreement.
Despite the defined territory, Carbones Pizzeria does not offer exclusive territories. This means that franchisees may face competition from other Carbones Pizzeria franchisees, company-owned outlets, and other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled by Carbones Pizzeria. However, Carbones Pizzeria will not approve the opening of a new restaurant or the relocation of an existing restaurant if its physical location would be within another franchisee's territory.
This overlap potential means that while a franchisee has a defined area, there's no guarantee of exclusivity, and competition from within the Carbones Pizzeria system is possible. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider the implications of a non-exclusive territory and evaluate the potential for competition when assessing the viability of a Carbones Pizzeria franchise.