When must the Carbones Pizzeria transfer fee be paid?

According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, the $5,000 transfer fee must be paid when the franchisee seeks the franchisor's consent to the transfer. This means the fee is due before the transfer is officially approved.

In practical terms, a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee looking to sell their franchise must submit the $5,000 payment along with their request for approval. This indicates the franchisee's serious intent to proceed with the transfer. The franchisor will then consider the request, and other conditions must also be met for the transfer to be approved.

Other conditions include the prospective purchaser executing agreements required of new franchisees at the time of transfer, the franchisee not being in default of any payments owed to Carbones Pizzeria, and the transferee completing the initial training program before the transfer closing. These conditions, along with the transfer fee, ensure that any transfer maintains the standards and financial stability of the Carbones Pizzeria franchise system.