What is the estimated cost range for travel and living expenses during the training program for a Carvel franchise?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of Expenditure | When Payments Are | To Whom Payment Will Be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Payment | Due | Made | |
| Travel and Living | $4,100 | $6,300 | As incurred | Before opening | Airlines, hotels and restaurants |
| Expenses during | |||||
| Training 19 |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 42–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for travel and living expenses during the training program ranges from $4,100 to $6,300. This estimate covers the expenses for two required trainees attending either six days of management training, ten days for co-branded shoppes, or two days for express shoppes at a location designated by Carvel.
The estimate also includes the cost for the primary contact to attend two days of training if they are not one of the required trainees. These expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee and include wages and other costs incurred during the program. The daily estimate for hotel and living expenses is between $250 and $300 per trainee, with flight expenses estimated to be between $300 and $500.
The actual cost may vary depending on the point of origin, method of travel, class of accommodations, and dining choices. Additional training beyond the standard program or attendance by additional trainees will result in further costs not reflected in the initial estimate. Therefore, franchisees should budget accordingly and consider these potential variations when planning for the training program.