What brands can a Carvel Express Shoppe be located with?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- An Express Shoppe is a Shoppe where (i) you produce and sell selected Carvel products from a space with other GoTo Foods Portfolio brands or in the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by us and (ii) direct operational support is provided by Carvel. If you will operate an Express Shoppe, you will sign the Franchise Agreement, along with the Carvel Express Schedule attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Express Schedule").
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carvel FDD, an Express Shoppe can be located with other GoTo Foods Portfolio brands or in the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by Carvel.
This means a franchisee has the option to co-locate their Carvel Express Shoppe with brands that are under the GoTo Foods umbrella, or with other businesses as approved by Carvel. This provides flexibility in choosing a location and potentially leveraging the existing customer base of the co-located business.
However, the FDD specifies that Carvel must approve any non-GoTo Foods brand or business for co-location. This approval process ensures that the co-located business aligns with Carvel's brand image and operational standards. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific criteria and process for obtaining this approval to understand the limitations and requirements for co-location.