How often must a Carvel Shoppe be remodeled?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1, 4 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh/ Remodel Site Survey and Design Fee | Our then-current fee. Currently, $1,200 to $6,000 depending on the scope of the required changes. | As incurred | You must refresh your Shoppe every five years and must remodel your Shoppe every ten years to meet our then-current Standards. We may require you to pay us, our affiliates, or our designee this fee to inspect your Shoppe and produce a site survey and/or design plan that will comply with these |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to refresh their Shoppes every five years and remodel them every ten years to meet the then-current standards.
To ensure compliance with these standards, Carvel may require franchisees to pay a fee for a site survey and design plan. This "Refresh/ Remodel Site Survey and Design Fee" currently ranges from $1,200 to $6,000, depending on the scope of the required changes. This fee is payable to Carvel, its affiliates, or its designee.
This requirement ensures that all Carvel locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet customer expectations. For a prospective franchisee, it's important to factor in these periodic refresh and remodel costs, as well as the associated survey and design fees, into their long-term financial planning. Staying up-to-date with Carvel's standards is a condition of maintaining the franchise agreement.