What are the requirements for a Carvel Franchised Business to be designated as a Certified Training Location?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To be designated as a Certified Training Location, a Franchised Business must (1) meet compliance scores that we specify, (2) fully comply with our then-current Standards, (3) employ the minimum number of Managers specified in Section 12.7 (Your Participation; Manager), in addition to the Certified Training Manager, and (4) meet any other requirements that we may specify from time to time.
We may, in our sole discretion and at any time, (x) grant, withhold, or revoke certification for a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager or (y) change the minimum requirements for certification of a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager.
If a Certified Training Manager ceases to be a Manager of a Certified Training Location or has their certification revoked, such Franchised Business must be re-certified as a Certified Training Location before offering training again.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Franchised Business must meet specific criteria to be designated as a Certified Training Location. This certification allows the location to host the Management Training Program for new Carvel franchisees and their employees. The requirements ensure that the location meets Carvel's standards for training and operational excellence.
To qualify as a Certified Training Location, a Carvel franchise must meet compliance scores specified by Carvel, fully comply with the then-current Carvel standards, and employ at least the minimum number of Managers specified in Section 12.7, in addition to a Certified Training Manager. These managers must have completed the Management Training Program at least six months before applying for certification, maintain specific food safety programs, attend any required additional training programs, and meet other qualifications that Carvel may specify.
Carvel retains the discretion to grant, withhold, or revoke certification for a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager at any time. Carvel can also change the minimum requirements for certification. If a Certified Training Manager ceases to be a Manager of a Certified Training Location or has their certification revoked, the Franchised Business must be re-certified as a Certified Training Location before offering training again. This ensures that all training locations and managers meet Carvel's current standards and are qualified to provide training.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, understanding these requirements is crucial if they aspire to operate a training location. Meeting these standards not only enhances the franchisee's operational capabilities but also positions them as a key resource within the Carvel franchise system. However, franchisees should also be aware that Carvel can modify these requirements at any time, necessitating continuous compliance and adaptation.