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Ice cream, ice cream cakes

Investment

$392,375

Initial Franchise Fee

$30,500

Units

390

Growth Rate

+8.9%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Food
Founded 1934
Franchising Since 1947
Parent Company GoTo Foods
Leadership Jim Salerno, Chief Brand Officer
# of Employees at HQ 84

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Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $30,500
Initial Investment $392,375 - $785,850
Cash Requirement
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Royalty Fee
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Term of Agreement
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Financing
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Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
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Classroom Training
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Ongoing Support

Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

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Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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# of employees required to run
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Veterans program
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Ranking History

Carvel performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022