Big-hearted and
business-savvy.
That’s an
IRRESISTIBLE
combination.
Patrick and Carissa Sangermano 1 Full Shoppe in Sunrise, FL
Carvel® franchise owners are engaged with their communities. Many of them grew up loving Carvel®, and today, their passion for the brand is evident through the success of their franchise.
We are seeking highly motivated, experienced professionals to continue the Carvel® ice cream franchise development. It is important that Carvel® franchisees:
Possess restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator or the desire to learn to run a business
Have an enthusiasm for the Carvel® brand
Show passion about owning their own ice cream franchise business and creating lasting memories for their guests
Enjoy giving back to their communities
Have $120K+ in liquid capital and a net worth of $400K
We’re bringing Carvel® joy to even more people in even more places.
Full Shoppe
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | |
| Real Estate | Variable | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $80,000 | $136,000 |
| Architect | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $1,500 | $10,000 |
| Signs and Graphics | $5,000 | $9,500 |
| Equipment, Millwork, Furniture, Fixtures, and Point-of-Sale Systems | $94,000 | $160,000 |
| Molds and Smallwares Package | $4,000 | $9,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $7,600 | $10,000 |
| Security Deposits | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Training Expenses | $1,700 | $3,000 |
| Business Insurance | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,800 | $18,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | |
| TOTAL | $250,600 | $415,500 |
Express Shoppe
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | |
| Real Estate | Variable | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $1,000 | $20,000 |
| Architect | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $1,500 | $15,000 |
| Signs and Graphics | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Equipment, Millwork, Furniture, Fixtures, and Point-of-Sale Systems | $17,000 | $55,000 |
| Molds and Smallwares Package | $600 | $1,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $800 | $7,600 |
| Security Deposits | $0 | $3,750 |
| Training Expenses | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Business Insurance | $0 | $3,550 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $0 | $12,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | |
| TOTAL | $39,600 | $148,400 |
Hosted Express Shoppe
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | |
| Real Estate | Variable | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $1,000 | $10,500 |
| Architect | $0 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $0 | |
| Signs and Graphics | $3,100 | $4,000 |
| Equipment, Millwork, Furniture, Fixtures, and Point-of-Sale Systems | $14,900 | $28,500 |
| Molds and Smallwares Package | $600 | $1,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $500 | $1,500 |
| Security Deposits | $0 | |
| Training Expenses | $0 | $3,000 |
| Business Insurance | $0 | $3,500 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $0 | $1,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | |
| TOTAL | $33,100 | $66,500 |
*Excludes Real Estate
This has been a GREAT investment opportunity for my husband and me.
Karen and Tom Sasso 1 Full Shoppe in Hackensack, NJ
HERE ARE THE STEPS TO BECOMING A CARVEL® FRANCHISE OWNER
Complete the Carvel® Request for More Information Form
The first step in creating a future with a Carvel® franchise!
Have an Introductory Call with a Carvel® Pre-Qualification Manager
They’ll talk to you about the general qualification requirements, both financial and operational, as well as your market of interest.
Have an Introductory Call with a Carvel® Sales Director
This is the opportunity to answer all the questions you may have. We’ll talk to you about specific qualification requirements and give an overview of the process to own a Carvel® franchise location.
Receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Application
If you are interested in moving forward, we will provide you with our FDD, which explains the Carvel® franchise opportunity in detail and includes a copy of the franchise agreement you’ll be signing. Our Sales Manager will go over it with you.
Submit Application for Approval and Complete Your Due Diligence
This is a chance to do all your research on the Carvel® franchise. This includes discussions with current franchise owners and members of the Carvel® Executive Team. Begin to create your business plan. The approval committee will be reviewing the application during this time, and once it’s been approved, a franchise agreements will be sent out.
Sign the Franchise Agreement and Welcome to the Carvel® Family
Congratulations! Once the agreement is signed, received, countersigned in Atlanta, and all fees are paid, you are officially a Carvel® franchise owner. Welcome to Carvel®!
