To whom do I pay the fees for the equipment package for a Carvel franchise?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Amount of E | xpenditure | When | To Whom | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Expenditure | Low | High | Method of Payment | Payments Are Due | Payment Will Be Made |
| Equipment Package 4 | $23,900 | $79,570 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 42–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the fees for the equipment package are paid to vendors. The amount of the equipment package depends on the type of Carvel Shoppe a franchisee opens.
For a standard Carvel Shoppe, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $23,900 and $79,570. For a Swirl Shoppe, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $12,800 and $30,300. For a Co-Branded Shoppe, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $134,000 and $208,000.
As these figures are estimates, a prospective franchisee should confirm these costs with Carvel and potential vendors during their due diligence. It is also important to note that these fees are due before opening the Carvel franchise.