What documents related to construction of the Carvel franchise must the franchisee furnish to Carvel upon request?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hanges we require. After our initial review of your Architectural Plans at no cost and our review of one revised set of Architectural Plans that incorporate our required changes at no cost, we may charge a fee of $2,500 for each set of drawings we review that include any other modifications from the plans that we have previously accepted. Our review of the Architectural Plans is limited to ensuring your compliance with our Standards and is not designed to assess structural integrity or compliance with applicable Laws. You may not begin construction of the Franchised Business until we have accepted the final Architectural Plans in writing.
- 6.3 Construction, Inspection, and Government Approvals. You must begin the construction and equipping of the Franchised Business by the deadline specified in Section 6.5.B. (Construction Start Deadline). You must furnish us with all documents we request related to construction. You must obtain our written approval of any changes to the Architectural Plans before you implement the changes. We must have access to the Franchised Business while work is in progress and on its completion. We may require you to provide photographs of your construction progress periodically from the time you commence construction until the time that we issue our consent to open the Franchised Business. We may, in our sole discretion, conduct
on-site inspections of the site. You will not be charged for our first on-site inspection, b
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must furnish Carvel with all requested documents related to the construction of their franchise. Before implementing any changes to the Architectural Plans, franchisees must obtain Carvel's written approval. Carvel must have access to the franchised business location while work is in progress and upon completion.
Carvel may require franchisees to provide periodic photographs showing construction progress from commencement until Carvel issues consent to open the franchised business. Carvel may also conduct on-site inspections of the site. The first on-site inspection is free, but subsequent inspections may incur a fee of $2,500.
Upon completion of construction and before the opening date, the franchisee's architect and general contractor, or the franchisee themselves, must provide Carvel with a certificate stating that the as-built plans comply with the ADA, architectural guidelines under the ADA, and all other applicable laws. Franchisees must promptly make any modifications deemed necessary by Carvel to ensure compliance with the Architectural Plans. The franchisee cannot open the franchised business until Carvel verifies compliance with the final Architectural Plans and Carvel's standards. Additionally, franchisees must obtain all required governmental approvals and licenses before opening.