Under the Carvel franchise agreement, what specific mailing methods are acceptable for delivering notices?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Any notice under this Agreement must be in writing and is deemed delivered: (i) 1 business day after being sent by commercial courier service for next business day delivery; or (ii) 5 days after being deposited in the United States mail for certified or registered delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid.
Notice to Franchisor will be addressed to: Legal Department, Carvel Franchisor SPV LLC, 5620 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30342.
The addresses for notices may be changed at any time by either party by written notice given to the other party as provided in this Section.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–353)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any notice required under the franchise agreement must be in writing to be considered valid. The document specifies two acceptable methods for delivering these written notices.
First, a notice is considered delivered one business day after being sent via a commercial courier service that guarantees next-business-day delivery. This method ensures quick and reliable delivery, allowing both Carvel and the franchisee to respond promptly to important communications.
Second, a notice is deemed delivered five days after being deposited in the United States mail, provided it is sent via certified or registered mail with a return receipt requested and postage prepaid. This method offers a verifiable record of mailing and receipt, which can be crucial in legal or contractual matters. The FDD also specifies the address for sending notices to Carvel's Legal Department, and notes that either party can change their notice address by providing written notice to the other party.