What is the Carvel Express Schedule attached to?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
An Express Shoppe is a Shoppe where (i) you produce and sell selected Carvel products from a space with other GoTo Foods Portfolio brands or in the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by us and (ii) direct operational support is provided by Carvel. If you will operate an Express Shoppe, you will sign the Franchise Agreement, along with the Carvel Express Schedule attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Express Schedule").
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carvel Franchise Disclosure Document, the Carvel Express Schedule is attached to the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, if a franchisee intends to operate an Express Shoppe, they will be required to sign the Franchise Agreement in addition to the Carvel Express Schedule, which is included as Exhibit C to the Disclosure Document.
An Express Shoppe, as defined in the FDD, involves producing and selling selected Carvel products from a space shared with other GoTo Foods Portfolio brands or within another restaurant, food service facility, or business that has been approved by Carvel. This format differs from a Full Shoppe, which offers a complete range of Carvel products from a standalone or in-line location.
Therefore, the Express Schedule likely contains terms and conditions specific to the operation of an Express Shoppe, taking into account the shared space and potentially limited product offerings compared to a traditional Carvel store. Prospective franchisees should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and the Express Schedule to understand their obligations and the operational requirements for this type of Carvel franchise.