Is there a specific schedule agreement for Carvel Ice Cream Trucks, and if so, where is it located?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- An Ice Cream Truck is a Shoppe where (i) you will produce and sell a range of Carvel's products from an ice cream truck and (ii) direct operational support is provided by Carvel. We only offer Ice Cream Trucks to existing franchisees that meet our qualifications. If you operate an Ice Cream Truck, you will sign the Franchise Agreement, along with the Carvel Ice Cream Truck Schedule attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Ice Cream Truck Schedule").
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 99–100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carvel FDD, there is indeed a specific schedule agreement for Carvel Ice Cream Trucks. The FDD specifies that if a franchisee operates an Ice Cream Truck, they will sign the Franchise Agreement, along with the Carvel Ice Cream Truck Schedule. This schedule is attached as Exhibit C to the Disclosure Document.
Exhibit C includes several other agreements as well, such as the Carvel Express Schedule and the Carvel Hosted Express Schedule. The Carvel Ice Cream Truck Schedule specifically replaces Schedule A of the standard Franchise Agreement, tailoring the agreement to the unique aspects of operating a Carvel Ice Cream Truck.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit C and the Carvel Ice Cream Truck Schedule to understand the specific terms and conditions that apply to this type of franchise. This includes understanding any modifications to the standard Franchise Agreement and any additional obligations or requirements for operating an Ice Cream Truck, such as site selection and approved products.