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What specific section of the Carvel Franchise Agreement is amended by adding a sentence to Section 1.1?

Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

20. Section 22.11 (Additional Terms; Inconsistent Terms):

  • A. Section 1.1 (Grant of Franchise) is amended to add the following sentence:

Your Franchised Business shall operate as a Carvel® Hosted Express Shoppe, which shall sell a limited selection of Approved Products designated by us from within a facility operated by a third party (a "Hosted Express Shoppe"). The "Host Facility" shall mean the facility in which your Shoppe will be located.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Carvel Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 1.1 (Grant of Franchise) of the Carvel Franchise Agreement is amended by adding a sentence. The specific added sentence depends on the type of Carvel franchise being offered.

For a Carvel Hosted Express Shoppe, the added sentence specifies that the Franchised Business will operate as a Carvel Hosted Express Shoppe, selling a limited selection of approved products from within a third-party operated facility, which is referred to as the "Host Facility."

For a Carvel Swirl Business, the added sentence clarifies that the grant of the franchise is a nonexclusive license to operate one Swirl Business using Carvel's Marks and System. The Swirl Business must be operated at the location specified in Schedule A in conjunction with a Cinnabon franchised business. The Franchised Business and the Co-Branded Franchise shall be co-branded using the Marks and the trademarks licensed and shall be primarily identified by the CINNABON SWIRL™ Mark and trade dress.

For a Carvel Ice Cream Truck, the added sentence specifies that the Franchised Business will operate as a Carvel ice cream truck, selling a limited selection of approved products. The Ice Cream Truck may only operate within the geographic area specified in Schedule A, unless written consent is received from Carvel to operate outside of the Accepted Location.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.