If Carvel requires a site selection analysis, who pays for it?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For any proposed site, we may require you to obtain a site selection analysis from an Approved Supplier, which may include an analysis of such factors as traffic patterns, demographics and competitors within the market. As you design and construct your Shoppe, you must hire an architect that we accept in writing to prepare your plans and make any necessary changes to our standard layout and specifications. In addition, you must hire a licensed and insured general contractor that we accept to complete the build-out of your Shoppe. Our acceptance of your architect or general contractor will not in any way be our endorsement of your architect or general contractor or render us liable for your architect's or general contractor's performance. When you refresh or remodel your Shoppe, we may require you to obtain, at your expense, a site survey and design solution from us, our affiliates, or a designated vendor.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 52–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Carvel requires a franchisee to obtain a site selection analysis from an Approved Supplier for a proposed site, the franchisee is responsible for the cost. This analysis may include factors such as traffic patterns, demographics, and competitors within the market.
Furthermore, when a Carvel franchisee refreshes or remodels their Shoppe, Carvel may require the franchisee to obtain, at their own expense, a site survey and design solution from Carvel, its affiliates, or a designated vendor.
This means that prospective Carvel franchisees should be prepared to cover the costs associated with site selection analysis and surveys, as required by Carvel, to ensure the suitability and design of their Shoppe location.