What is the initial franchise fee paid to Cinnabon for a Carvel Co-Branded Shoppe?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n conjunction with the following notes.
You should review this information, including the footnotes, carefully, conduct your own investigation and seek the help of qualified advisors before making any decision about an initial investment in a Shoppe.
None of these fees or payments are refundable unless otherwise noted below.
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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, if you are opening a Carvel Co-Branded Shoppe, you must pay an initial franchise fee to both Carvel and Cinnabon. The initial franchise fee paid to Cinnabon under the Cinnabon Franchise Agreement is $30,500. This fee grants you the right to operate a Cinnabon franchise as part of the co-branded location. The initial franchise fee paid to Carvel is also $30,500. Therefore, the total initial franchise fee for a Co-Branded Shoppe is $61,000.
It is important to note that this fee is generally non-refundable, so prospective franchisees should carefully consider their decision before signing the Franchise Agreement. This fee is part of the overall initial investment required to start a Carvel Co-Branded Shoppe, which also includes costs such as construction, build-out, equipment, and inventory.
Prospective franchisees should also be aware that the standards of both Carvel and Cinnabon must be met for Co-Branded Shoppes. This may impact various aspects of the business, including construction, equipment, and operating procedures. Reviewing both franchise agreements and disclosure documents is crucial to understanding all obligations and costs associated with a Co-Branded Shoppe.