What brands, besides Carvel, are franchised or operated by GoTo Foods LLC and its subsidiaries?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
GoTo Foods LLC ("GTFL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods Holdings Inc. ("GTFH" or the "Parent"), comprises the worldwide operations of its subsidiaries (the "subsidiaries" and collectively, the "Company") which are principally the franchisors and operators of approximately 7,000 stores, bakeries, and restaurants ("SBRs", "SBR") in the United States and over 60 foreign countries and territories operating under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, Moe's®, Auntie Anne's®, McAlister's Deli®, Jamba® and on certain military bases and international markets under the brand name of Seattle's Best Coffee®.
The subsidiaries' business revenues are primarily generated from:
- Franchise revenue including royalty and mix fees, development and franchise fees, licensing fees, rebates from certain vendors, and digital transaction fees;
- Company store, bakery, and restaurant ("Company SBRs") revenue from the operations of SBR locations owned directly by certain of the Company's subsidiaries;
- Franchise and other rental revenues from properties leased and subleased to certain franchisees and other third parties; and
- Advertising funds revenue including contributions from franchisees and Company SBRs and rebates from certain vendors.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, GoTo Foods LLC and its subsidiaries franchise and operate several other brands. These brands include Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's, Auntie Anne's, McAlister's Deli, and Jamba. Additionally, they operate Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in international markets.
GoTo Foods LLC generates revenue through franchise fees (including royalties, mix fees, development fees, and licensing fees), company-owned store revenues, rental revenues from properties leased to franchisees, and advertising fund contributions. This indicates that GoTo Foods LLC is a large multi-brand franchisor with a diverse revenue stream.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this information provides insight into the broader portfolio of brands under GoTo Foods LLC. It demonstrates the potential stability and resources that come with being part of a larger franchise system. However, franchisees should be aware that GoTo Foods LLC's priorities and resources may be distributed across multiple brands, which could impact the level of support and attention Carvel receives compared to if it were a standalone franchise system.