To whom do I pay for the Carvel permitting fees?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
$5,000 | $15,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors | | Additional Funds - 3 | $32,500 | $50,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us, employees, vendors, etc. | | Months 22 | | | | | | | Total Initial Investment 23 | $392,375 | $785,850 | | | |
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT: EXPRESS SHOPPE
| Amount of E | xpenditure | When | To Whom | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Expenditure | Low | High | Method of Payment | Payments Are Due | Payment Will Be Made |
| Initial |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 42–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the permitting fees are paid to government agencies. These fees, which cover the cost of acquiring construction permits, including permit fees, are typically incurred before opening a Carvel location.
The estimated cost for permitting ranges from $550 to $1,100 for an Express Shoppe and from $550 to $4,100 for a Full Shoppe or Co-Branded Shoppe. However, the FDD notes that these costs can vary significantly depending on the Shoppe's location, and in some markets, the required permits may exceed these estimates.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should budget accordingly and research local permitting costs to ensure they have sufficient capital. Hosted Express Shoppes being built in connection with the construction of a Host Facility may see reduced permitting costs.