What agreement do I sign if I operate a Carvel Hosted Express Shoppe?

According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you operate a Hosted Express Shoppe, you will sign the Franchise Agreement along with the Carvel Hosted Express Schedule. A Hosted Express Shoppe is defined as a location where you sell selected Carvel products within another GoTo Foods Portfolio brand shop, bakery, or restaurant that Carvel approves, referred to as the "Host Facility." Direct operational support for this type of shoppe is provided by the other GoTo Foods Portfolio brand.

This arrangement differs from a Full Shoppe or an Express Shoppe, where Carvel provides direct operational support. It also differs from a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe or a Swirl Shoppe, which require signing additional agreements with Cinnabon. The Hosted Express Shoppe model leverages existing facilities and support structures of other GoTo Foods brands, potentially reducing some operational burdens for the franchisee.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and the Carvel Hosted Express Schedule to understand their obligations, the support provided by the host facility, and any specific requirements or limitations associated with operating within another brand's location. Understanding the relationship between Carvel and the host brand is crucial for the success of a Hosted Express Shoppe.