Who is required to attend Carvel Additional Programs if required by Carvel?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Opening Date and/or if you fail to comply with the System and Standards. We may charge you a reasonable fee for On-Site Training, which is currently $500 per trainer per day and may be increased in any calendar year by no more than the Allowed Adjustment, for each of our trainers and may require you to reimburse us for their travel and living expenses (i
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at Additional Programs is mandatory for specific individuals. These programs, which include conferences, conventions, webinars, and training sessions related to the Carvel system, are determined by Carvel in terms of duration, curriculum, and location.
The individuals required to attend these Additional Programs include the franchisee's Required Trainees, Primary Contact, Owners, and any other personnel that Carvel designates. This means that Carvel has the discretion to decide which roles within the franchise operation must participate in these programs.
Carvel may charge a fee for attendees to participate in Additional Programs, with the current cost ranging from $0 to $2,500 per attendee. This fee is subject to an annual increase, not exceeding the Allowed Adjustment. As a prospective franchisee, it's important to factor in these potential training costs when budgeting for ongoing operational expenses.