About Carvel Franchisor SPV Franchise
Carvel is a beloved American ice cream brand with a heritage dating back to 1934.
Known for its signature soft serve, hand dipped novelties, and iconic ice cream cakes, Carvel has been a staple of family celebrations and everyday treats for generations.
Each location serves a menu of sundaes, shakes, and seasonal specialties alongside the brand's famous Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss cakes.
Carvel Franchisor SPV Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales Payable See Note of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $392,375 – $785,850 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $392K–$786K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Net Sales Payable See Note) and marketing fee (3% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Construction and Build | $128,600 | $318,000 |
| As incurred Before opening Vendors Menu Board, Graphics | $10,200 | $8,450 |
| Monthly As arranged Lessors Grand Opening | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Legal and Accounting Lawyers and | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening | $1,800 | $6,800 |
| As incurred As incurred lessors Management Training | $0 | $3,000 |
| Travel and Living Airlines, hotels Expenses during | $4,100 | $6,300 |
| Us, employees, | $32,500 | $50,000 |
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Construction and Build | $2,650 | $32,000 |
| As incurred Before opening Vendors Menu Board, Graphics | $550 | $1,600 |
| Monthly As arranged Lessors Grand Opening Vendors or | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Us Legal and Accounting Lawyers and | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening | $500 | $1,500 |
| lessors Management Training | $0 | $1,000 |
| Travel and Living Airlines, Expenses during | $1,600 | $3,300 |
| Lump sum Franchise Us Agreement Construction and Build Out | $550 | $11,200 |
| As incurred Before opening Vendors Menu Board, Graphics and | $1,600 | $2,700 |
| As incurred Before opening Vendors or Us Legal and Accounting Lawyers and | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Opening Costs/Office | $0 | $500 |
| Management Training | $0 | $1,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Carvel Franchisor SPV Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Carvel Franchisor SPV Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Carvel Franchisor SPV System Growth
Carvel Franchisor SPV currently operates 328 franchised locations and 328 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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