What standards must the equipment purchased for a Carvel Shoppe comply with?

oppe that is not located in a new Host Facility.

• 1. Permitting. This estimate includes the cost of acquiring construction permits, including permit fees. Your costs will vary depending upon your Shoppe's location. In some markets, the costs of required permits may significantly exceed our estimates.
• 1. Equipment Package. You must purchase or lease from an Approved Supplier certain equipment (like kitchen equipment) and machinery that complies with our Standards (and for a Co-Branded Shoppe, the standards of the Co-Branded Franchisor too). Your actual costs will vary depending on a number of factors including, without limitation, building codes and health requirements of the state where your Shoppe is located.

The amounts for Full Shoppes and Co-Branded Shoppes include two soft-serve machines and one freezer. The amounts for Express Shoppes and Hosted Express Shoppes include only one soft-serve machine and one freezer. Your expenses will be higher if you purchase additional soft-serve machines, which currently cost between $13,610 and $31,313 each. Your expenses may also be higher if you elect to purchase an additional soft-serve freezer, which currently costs approximately $24,000.

• 1. Millwork. You will incur expenses for millwork at the Shoppe, which may include the cost of purchasing cabinets and counters from Approved Suppliers and installing them in the Shoppe.
• 1. Furniture. You must purchase from Approved Suppliers furniture that meets our Standards, such as tables, chairs, and office furniture.
• 1. Menu Board, Graphics, and Interior Signage. This estimate includes the cost of purchasing digital and/or static menu boards and interior signage from Approved Suppliers. The cost will vary based on the size of your Shoppe.
• 1. Exterior Signage. You must purchase exterior signage from Approved Suppliers.

Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 42–52)