Carvel Franchise

Shop selling ice cream cakes, pies and other desserts

In 1934 Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream shop in Hartsdale, New York. Over the years, he developed formulas and equipment for creating and serving his ice cream. The company started franchising in 1947, and by 1951 had opened 100 stores.

Today the company distributes its line of ice cream, cakes, pies and other treats in its own locations and in stadiums, club stores and supermarkets.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Carvel franchise?

Total Investment: $30,000-$280,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: $1.82/gal.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: Then current fee

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Carvel Ice Cream Invites Customers To Take A Sundae Drive
Carvel Ice Cream, the nation's first retail ice cream franchise, is dashing into summer with another sweet idea - sundaes packaged in clear, portable cups called Sundae Dashers. Available at all participating Carvel locations, these delicious new sundaes come in six flavorful varieties: Mint Cho... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Carvel open? 1934
When did Carvel start franchising? 1947

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	488	3	0	20
2004	500	3	16	0
2003	427	3	0	0
2002	399	3	30	0
2001	354	3	30	2

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): various sources

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Deserts Franchise Opportunities
• Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothies Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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