Can Carbones Pizzeria unilaterally change its manuals?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Agreement | new initial franchise fee). (See also “Noncompetition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires” below.) | ||
| n. Franchisor’s right of first | Section 13(a) | We can match any offer for your business | |
| refusal to acquire franchisee’s business | |||
| o. Franchisor’s option to purchase franchisee’s business | Section 16 | We have right to purchase your inventory and merchandise bearing the Marks upon termination or expiration without renewal of yourfranchise. | |
| p. Death or disability of franchisee | Section 14 | Your heirs can assume your rights, but if they do, they must meet the transfer requirements. | |
| q. Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 4 | No involvement in competing business anywhere during the term of the Franchise Agreement or in any business or venture that is granting franchises or licenses for the operation of a competing business. A competing business an eat-in, or take-out, or combination eat-in/take out restaurant of other facility which serves pizza. | |
| r. Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 4 | No involvement in any competing business for 2 years in the Franchisee Territory, within a radius of 25 miles from the Franchisee Territory or a radius of 5 miles from any other restaurant or other facility operated under the Marks. Same restrictions apply to any business or venture that is granting franchises or licenses for the operation of a competing business. | |
| s. Modification of the agreement | Section 24 | No modifications without consent of all parties but manuals are subject to our unilateral change |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 24–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, Carbones Pizzeria has the right to unilaterally change its manuals.
This means that as a franchisee, you must adhere to the operational standards and procedures outlined in the Carbones Pizzeria manuals, and that these standards and procedures can be altered by Carbones Pizzeria at any time without your consent. These changes could affect various aspects of your business, including product preparation, marketing strategies, and customer service protocols.
While the Franchise Agreement itself cannot be modified without the consent of all parties, the manuals are subject to change at the discretion of Carbones Pizzeria. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they must stay informed of any manual updates and adapt their business practices accordingly. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and adapt to changing market conditions.