[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Carvel

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 27, 2026.

For Carvel, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $428,405 to $1,051,200 (Item 7).

Verified: Sep 25, 2026

5 RED FLAGS DETECTED
0/100
MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: MODERATE(our band for scores 2 to 39)

Does Carvel Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 2 pending cases, 4 concluded, affiliate government order.

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How Much Does a Carvel Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of net sales

$428K to $1.1M

360

+24

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Carvel's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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