Carvel
Ice cream, ice cream cakes
Carvel
Ice cream, ice cream cakes
About
Founded
1934
Franchising Since
1947 (72 Years)
Corporate Address
5620 Glenridge Dr. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30342
CEO
Scott Colwell
Parent Company
Focus Brands Inc.
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$250,600 - $415,500
Net-worth Requirement ⓘ
$350,000
Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ
$140,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$30,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
$2.38/gallon
Ad Royalty Fee
$2.08/gallon
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
$10,000 off franchise fee
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Email marketing
On-The-Job Training:
80-90 hours
Classroom Training:
32-34 hours
Additional Training:
Additional training annually
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:
2 - 6
Bio
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.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $250,600
High - $415,500
Units
-6.3%-25 UNITS (1 Year)
-12.0%-51 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
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