What is the current annual Learning Management System License Fee for a Carvel franchisee?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1, 4 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| We may require you to pay the training fee again for the rescheduled training. | |||
| Learning Management System License Fee | The then-current fee. Currently, $170 per year. | As incurred | We may require you to license an electronic learning management system (the “Learning Management System”) to participate in certain required training programs and access the Manuals. We may require you to pay this fee to us, an affiliate, or a third-party vendor. We may change this fee in any year by no more than the Allowed Adjustment. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to license an electronic learning management system to participate in required training programs and access the manuals. The then-current Learning Management System License Fee is $170 per year. This fee may be paid to Carvel, an affiliate, or a third-party vendor.
Carvel reserves the right to change this fee annually, but any increase is limited to the Allowed Adjustment, which is not defined in this excerpt. This means that while the fee is currently set at $170 per year, a prospective franchisee should anticipate potential increases in the future. It is important to factor in potential fee adjustments when budgeting for ongoing operational costs.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should clarify what the 'Allowed Adjustment' is and how it is calculated to better understand the potential for future increases to the Learning Management System License Fee. Understanding the potential for fee increases will allow franchisees to more accurately forecast expenses and manage their business finances effectively.