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Carbone's Pizzeria

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Explore Carbone's Pizzeria franchise costs, fees, unit count, and Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Request the full FDD free below.

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Food & BeverageFounded 1977· 49 yrs37 unitscarbonespizzeria.com
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Total Investment

Franchise Fee

$5K

Unit Count

37

Year Founded

1977

Overview

Why Carbone's Pizzeria?

Carbone's Pizzeria is a food & beverage brand with over 49 years of operating history and 37 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.

The Numbers

Investment & Fees

Total initial investment
Initial franchise fee
$5K
Royalty fee
Available on request
Ad / marketing fee
Available on request

Regulatory Filings

FDDs on file

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Latest FDD on file: 2025. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.

Who's Operating It

29 franchisees of Carbone's Pizzeria

2 multi-unit operators31 units operated by franchisees
See all 29 Carbone's Pizzeria franchisees

Why every serious buyer requests the FDD

The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.

  • Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
  • Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
  • Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
  • Item 21: audited financial statements

Frequently Asked

Carbone's Pizzeria franchise FAQ

Is Carbone's Pizzeria a franchise?

Yes. Carbone's Pizzeria is a franchise in the food & beverage category, which means you can own and operate a Carbone's Pizzeria location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

What is the Carbone's Pizzeria franchise fee?

The Carbone's Pizzeria initial franchise fee is $5K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.

How many Carbone's Pizzeria franchise locations are there?

Carbone's Pizzeria operates 37 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.

When was Carbone's Pizzeria founded?

Carbone's Pizzeria was founded in 1977, giving the brand 49 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.

Is a Carbone's Pizzeria franchise profitable?

Carbone's Pizzeria unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the Carbone's Pizzeria FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.

How do I apply for a Carbone's Pizzeria franchise opportunity?

Submit a request through this page to receive the Carbone's Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.

Where can I get the Carbone's Pizzeria FDD?

The current Carbone's Pizzeria FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.

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