Carvel
We operate Carvel® Ice Cream Shoppes that sell soft serve ice cream, hand-dipped ice cream, novelties, and ice cream cakes. Our shops serve customers looking for frozen desserts and treat items, including products that can be custom-shaped and custom-decorated for celebrations and special occasions. We operate in retail settings that may be free-standing, in-line, express locations inside other businesses, co-branded sites, or ice cream trucks. Our system includes approved recipes, products, store design, signage, equipment, training, and operating standards for preparing, displaying, and selling our menu items. We also sell Carvel-branded products through selected wholesale and retail channels outside the shop format.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOJames (Jim) E. Holthouser
- Headquarters5620 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30342
- Year founded1946
- Year started franchising1947
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open336 (+9 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$392,375 - $785,850
- Franchise fee$30,500
- Royalty6% of Net Sales
- Brand fundAll Shoppes (except Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppes in Other Locations and Hosted Express Shoppes): 3% of Net Sales; Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppes (except Swirl Shoppes) in Other Locations: 2.5% of Net Sales; Swirl Shoppes (any location): 3% of Net Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-28
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Carvel, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Carvel franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Carvel provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 336 |
| Franchise locations | 336 |
| Corporate locations | 0 |
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