Carvel Franchise Costs And Fees

About Carvel

Carvel was created with the Franchises understanding that people always crave a happy escape. When Tom Carvel bought his first ice cream truck, his goal was to make his customers smile. However, with any business venture there are bumps in the road. For Tom, that bump caused a flat tire. Most people might have closed up shop, but Tom Carvel kept right on selling and found a remarkable opportunity.

He realized that instead of disliking the softer, melting frozen treats, people wanted more. They enjoyed the creamier, lighter taste. Soft serve ice cream was born. Tom not only invented a new treat but established his first shoppe right there where his truck had broken down. That store would be the first of a worldwide network and thousands of little occasions & big celebrations that make life enjoyable. It was the start of Carvel America’s Freshest Ice Cream.

How it’s made?

In an imported, pre-packaged, flash frozen world, true freshness stands out. That’s why we have always made everything right in the shoppe. It may take time, effort and passion, but the end result is a smooth, creamy flavor that can’t be matched anywhere else.

Company Founded

1934

Current Leadership

Jim Holthouser, CEO

Started Franchising

1947 (74 years)

Total Number of Units

352 (as of 2020)

Part-Time / Full-Time

Full Time

How Much Does It Cost To Open A Carvel Franchise?

There are several costs associated with opening a Carvel franchise. There is typically a franchise fee set by the franchisor, which covers the costs of opening a franchise location. Some other commons fees include equipment fees, marketing fees, licensing fees, insurance, and taxes, to name a few.

Some franchises may have a weekly fee that the franchisee pays for operating a Carvel franchise. The weekly fee for opening a Carvel franchise is Royalty Fee Is Due Upon The Delivery Of Your Carvel Mix.

The full breakdown of these fees can be found in the Financial Disclosure Document (FDD) provided to franchisees by the franchisor. The FDD report will contain additional information such as whether the franchise is renewable (Carvel Is Renewable) and does the franchise offer financing support (Carvel Carvel has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll).

Carvel Company Details

Here are some additional details about Carvel.

Parent Company	Focus Brands LLC
Initial Investment	$30,000
Net Worth Requirement	$350,000 - $675,000
Veteran Incentives	$10,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee	$2.49/gallon
Ad Royalty	$2.17/gallon
Cash Requirement	$140,000 - $300,000
Term of Agreement	20 years
Absentee Ownership	No
Run from Home	No
Part Time	No

Training and Support Offered By Carvel

Carvel offers several support options to its franchisees. With 352 (as of 2020) units, Carvel aims to provide support to each franchise owner to help them operate a successful franchise location. Carvel offers 80 hours on the job training, 32 hours classroom training, and Additional training annually additional training.

Training and Support Offered

Here are the support options offered by Carvel.

On-The-Job Training	80 hours
Classroom Training	32 hours
Additional Training	Additional training annually
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Marketing Planning & Support Social Media SEO Email Marketing

Is Carvel Right For You?

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