What is the total training time in hours for all models except Express 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 varies depending on the restaurant model. For the Fast Casual model, the total training time is 165 hours, while the Full-Service model requires 188 hours of training. These figures include both classroom and on-the-job training. The Express model requires a total of 114 hours of training.
Specifically, the Fast Casual model involves 15 hours of classroom training and 150 hours of on-the-job training. The Full-Service model includes 15 hours of classroom training and 173 hours of on-the-job training. The Express model consists of 15 hours of classroom training and 99 hours of on-the-job training.
Prospective franchisees should note that the training duration is an estimate, with the FDD indicating the hours may translate to approximately 18-21 days for the Fast Casual model and 18-24 days for the Full-Service model. This difference in training hours and days reflects the complexity and scope of operations for each model. Franchisees should consider these time commitments when planning their initial setup and staffing.