What is the total training time in days for the Express model at Carbones Pizzeria?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The-Job Training | Average of Hours & Training Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 6 | ||
| – | |||
| Brand Introduction / Systems | |||
| POS Training & Financial Management | 10 | ||
| Kitchen Preparation | 8 | ||
| Product Specification Training / Product Cooking | 4 | 20 | |
| Opening & Closing Manager Responsibilities | 30 | ||
| Admin Systems: Labor, Ordering, Inventory, Cash | 5 | ||
| Controls, Marketing | |||
| Kitchen Supervision | 16 | MOD (2) 8- Hour Shifts | |
| Delivery Training & Ride-Along | 15 | ||
| Production Set-up, Training & Operation | 15 | ||
| [All Service Models] | |||
| Kitchen & FOH OJT: Kitchen/Counter/Dining Room | 20 | ||
| [Express & Fast Casual Model] | |||
| Kitchen & FOH OJT: Host/Counter/Server, Dining | 35 | ||
| Room, Bar | |||
| [Full Service Model] | |||
| Overall Supervision | 16 | MOD (2) 8- | |
| [Fast Casual] | Hour Shifts | ||
| Overall Supervision | 24 | MOD (3) 8- | |
| [Full Service] | Hour Shifts | ||
| Total [Express Model Only] | 15 | 99 | 114 Hrs. (12-15 days) |
| Total | 15 | 150 | 165 Hrs. |
| [Fast Casual Model] | (18-21 days) | ||
| Total [Full-Service Model] | 15 | 173 | 188 Hrs. (18-24 days) |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 15–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, the total training time for the Express model is between 12 to 15 days. This includes both classroom and on-the-job training, totaling 114 hours. Specifically, there are 15 hours of classroom training and 99 hours of on-the-job training.
This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it helps them understand the time commitment required for training before opening their Carbones Pizzeria Express location. The training covers various aspects of the business, including orientation, brand introduction, POS training, kitchen preparation, product specifications, and administrative systems.
Understanding the training duration allows franchisees to plan accordingly, ensuring they allocate sufficient time for themselves and their staff to complete the program successfully. This comprehensive training aims to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate their Carbones Pizzeria franchise effectively.