What is the estimated future amortization expense for Carvel's intangible assets for the year 2026?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Amortization expense of definite-lived intangible assets totaled $1,868 and $1,728 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Estimated future amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:
Amortization expense of franchise agreements totaled $111, $111, and $1,822 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and December 25, 2022, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 is $65.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document provides the amortization expense of definite-lived intangible assets for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, and December 31, 2023, which totaled $1,868 and $1,728, respectively. However, the document does not specify the estimated future amortization expense for the year 2026.
While the document mentions that estimated future amortization expense for each of the next five years is available, it does not provide the actual figures within the provided excerpts. It does provide the estimated future amortization expense for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2025, which is $65 for franchise agreements.
A prospective Carvel franchisee should inquire directly with Carvel's management to obtain the specific estimated amortization expense for 2026 and the subsequent years. Understanding these expenses is crucial for accurate financial forecasting and business planning.