Under what circumstance would a Carbones Pizzeria franchisee be considered to have voluntarily abandoned the franchise relationship?

According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be considered to have voluntarily abandoned the franchise relationship, the Restaurant, or its business. This is explicitly stated as a condition under which the franchisor, Carbones Pizzeria, may terminate the franchise agreement.

This provision protects Carbones Pizzeria by allowing them to terminate the agreement immediately if a franchisee ceases operations or otherwise indicates they no longer intend to operate the franchise. This could include closing the restaurant, ceasing to use the Carbone's Pizzeria name, or engaging in other activities that suggest abandonment.

For a prospective Carbones Pizzeria franchisee, this means that any decision to close or abandon the restaurant will be considered a breach of the franchise agreement, potentially leading to immediate termination. It is important for franchisees to understand their obligations and the consequences of abandoning the franchise, as it could result in the loss of their investment and the termination of their rights under the agreement.