Does the Carvel FDD contain a table specifically outlining the franchise fees for each of the affiliated brands?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- A Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe (also referred to as a "Co-Branded Shoppe") is a Full Shoppe where you produce and sell a range of Carvel products in conjunction with those products authorized to be sold under the Cinnabon® franchise system.
In order to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe, you must (i) purchase a Carvel® franchise from us, sign a Franchise Agreement with us, and sign the Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe Schedule, which is attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Co-Branded Shoppe Schedule") and (ii) purchase a Cinnabon® franchise from Cinnabon and sign a Cinnabon® franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Cinnabon.
The terms of the Cinnabon® franchise offering, franchise agreement, and related agreements that Cinnabon will require you to sign are disclosed in the Cinnabon® Disclosure Document, which you must obtain from Cinnabon.
We will not grant you the right to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe, unless Cinnabon agrees to offer you a Cinnabon® franchise and to permit the franchise to be operated at a co-branded location.
We also refer to Cinnabon as the "Co-Branded Franchisor," the Cinnabon® franchise as the "Co-Branded Franchise," and the Cinnabon® Franchise Agreement as the "Co-Branded Agreement."
- A Swirl Shoppe is a Co-Branded Shoppe that operates under the Cinnabon Swirl™ mark and trade dress and offers a unique menu that offers traditional Carvel® and Cinnabon® products in addition to hybrid menu items that combine products and ingredients from both brands.
In order to operate a Swirl Shoppe, you must (i) purchase a Carvel® franchise from us, sign a Franchise Agreement with us, and sign the Swirl Shoppe Schedule, which is attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Swirl Shoppe Schedule") and (ii) purchase a Cinnabon® franchise from Cinnabon and sign a Cinnabon® franchise agreement and Swirl schedule with Cinnabon.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Carvel Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no table that outlines franchise fees for affiliated brands. However, the document does mention several affiliated brands and the possibility of co-branding opportunities, specifically with Cinnabon.
The FDD mentions that to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe or a Swirl Shoppe, a franchisee must purchase both a Carvel franchise and a Cinnabon franchise. The terms of the Cinnabon franchise are disclosed in the Cinnabon Disclosure Document, which must be obtained directly from Cinnabon. Carvel will not grant the right to operate a co-branded location unless Cinnabon agrees to offer a franchise and permit it to operate at the co-branded location.
For prospective franchisees interested in co-branding, it's crucial to review the Cinnabon FDD to understand their specific franchise fees and requirements. The Carvel FDD does not provide this information, so direct inquiry with Cinnabon is necessary. Understanding the financial obligations and operational requirements of both franchises is essential for making an informed decision about a co-branded venture.