What is the purpose of the Learning Management System for a Carvel franchisee?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1, 4 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| We may require you to pay the training fee again for the rescheduled training. | |||
| Learning Management System License Fee | The then-current fee. Currently, $170 per year. | As incurred | We may require you to license an electronic learning management system (the “Learning Management System”) to participate in certain required training programs and access the Manuals. We may require you to pay this fee to us, an affiliate, or a third-party vendor. We may change this fee in any year by no more than the Allowed Adjustment. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Learning Management System is an electronic system that Carvel may require franchisees to license. The purpose of this system is to allow franchisees to participate in certain required training programs and access the Carvel manuals.
Carvel may require franchisees to pay a fee to either Carvel, an affiliate, or a third-party vendor to license the Learning Management System. As of the FDD date, the current fee for the Learning Management System is $170 per year. This fee is subject to change annually, but Carvel notes that any changes will not exceed the Allowed Adjustment.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this means an additional annual cost to budget for. It also highlights the importance Carvel places on ongoing training and access to operational manuals. Franchisees should factor this cost into their operating budget and be prepared to utilize the system for training purposes as required by Carvel.