What is the total training time in hours 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 114 hours. This total is broken down into 15 hours of classroom training and 99 hours of on-the-job training. The training is expected to take between 12 to 15 days to complete.
Prospective franchisees should note that this training is mandatory for owners and operations managers. The training program is designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully operate a Carbones Pizzeria Express model. The 114-hour commitment is a significant time investment that franchisees must be prepared to make.
It is important for potential franchisees to consider the time commitment required for training, as well as any associated costs for themselves and their employees. While Carbones Pizzeria provides the initial training program, all costs of attending the training program for the franchisee and their employees are the franchisee's responsibility.