Is there an additional cost to the franchisee for 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.
- b. Franchisor will also, during normal business hours, at times agreed to by Franchisor, advise and consult with Franchisee in connection with the operation and marketing of the Restaurant.
- c. Franchisor may, at its sole option, make available, and require, Franchisee's attendance at, additional training programs to instruct Franchisee and its staff at Franchisee's Restaurant on changes to the Carbone System. Franchisor may charge for this training. The cost for the training must be paid prior to attendance at the training. Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of Franchisee's owners and employees to attend this training. Said training will be conducted at such location or locations as Franchisor shall designate. Franchisee or the representatives of Franchisee will receive no compensation or reimbursement from Franchisor for any services performed or expenses incurred by Franchisee or its representatives during any training period or seminar.
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 is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses associated with their owners and employees attending the training. This includes expenses like travel, accommodation, meals, and wages. The initial training must be completed before the Carbones Pizzeria restaurant opens to the public and will be held at a location designated by Carbones Pizzeria.
Carbones Pizzeria will also advise and consult with the franchisee regarding the operation and marketing of the restaurant during normal business hours, at times agreed upon by Carbones Pizzeria.
Carbones Pizzeria may also offer additional training programs to instruct the franchisee and their staff on changes to the Carbone System. Carbones Pizzeria may charge for this additional training, and the cost must be paid before attending. The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses for their owners and employees to attend any additional training. This training will be conducted at locations designated by Carbones Pizzeria. Franchisees or their representatives will not receive compensation or reimbursement for any services performed or expenses incurred during any training period or seminar.