What is the estimated low amount for the Computer System expenditure for a Carvel franchise?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| $5,300 | As incurred | Before opening | Us | | Opening Inventory21 | $500 | $5,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors | | Additional Funds - 3 Months22 | $250 | $5,500 $122,775 $316,350 | As incurred | As incurred | Us, employees, vendors, etc. |#### YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT: CINNABON CO-BRANDED SHOPPE 26
| Amount of I | Expenditure | Method of | When | To Whom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Expenditure | Low | High | Payment | Payments Are Due | Payment Will Be Made |
| Initial Franchise Fee 1 | $61,000 | $61,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Construction and Build | $156,000 | $366,000 | As incurred | As arranged | Contractors |
| Out Costs 2 | |||||
| Permitting 3 | $2,100 | $10,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Government agencies |
| Equipment Package 4 | $78,000 | $265,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Millwork 5 | $20,800 | $60,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Contractors |
| Furniture 6 | $0 | $20,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Menu Board, Graphics, and Interior Signage 7 | $10,400 | $14,700 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Exterior Signage 8 | $1,560 | $35,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Computer System 9 | $10,500 | $32,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Smallwares 10 | $10,400 | $16,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| TV/Music 11 | $1,100 | $3,200 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Amount of | Expenditure | Method of | When | To Whom | |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------- | ------------- | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Type of Expenditure | Low | High | Payment | Payments Are Due | Payment Will Be Made |
| Architect/Engineer 12 | $2,100 | $20,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Architect |
| Rent 13 | $2,000 | $10,000 | Monthly | As arranged | Lessors |
| Grand Opening | $6,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors or |
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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 low amount for the Computer System expenditure varies depending on the type of Carvel franchise. For a traditional Carvel Shoppe, the estimated low amount for the Computer System is $10,500. For an Express Shoppe or Ice Cream Truck, the estimated low amount for the Computer System is $10,500. For a Hosted Express Shoppe, the estimated low amount for the Computer System is $3,000.
This Computer System expenditure covers the costs associated with purchasing, leasing, and installing the necessary hardware and software. This includes the POS system, computer systems, mobile hardware, software, online ordering platform, associated computer hardware, telephone lines, network connections, communications equipment, high-speed internet access, and credit card, gift card, and loyalty card processing equipment. The Computer System also includes a back-office PC, one monitor, one back-office multi-function printer, between one and four POS System terminals (between one and two for Express Shoppes and Ice Cream Trucks and none for Hosted Express Shoppes), one firewall device, a dedicated iPad® or Windows® tablet/computer, and one POS System server in addition to other related software, phone and network connections, and equipment.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should consider these costs when evaluating the initial investment required to start a franchise. It is important to note that these are just estimates, and the actual costs may vary. Franchisees should also inquire about any ongoing costs associated with the Computer System, such as software updates, maintenance, and support.