Carvel vs Vitality Juice Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Carvel vs Vitality Juice including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carvel Franchise
Vitality Juice Franchise
Investment $250,600 - $415,500$128,000 - $393,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee $2.44/gal.5%
Advertising Fee $2.13/gallon-
Year Founded 19342004
Year Franchised 19472005
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee Then current fee$10000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carvel Franchise
Vitality Juice Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Vitality Juice Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Vitality Juice Franchise
    Training -* Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 1 week

    * Ongoing as needed, at any location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		* 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 12

    * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Vitality Juice Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Carvel

    In 1934 Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream shop in Hartsdale, New York. Over the years, he developed formulas and equipment for creating and serving his ice cream. The company started franchising in 1947, and by 1951 had opened 100 stores. Today the company distributes its line of ice cream, cakes, pies and other treats in its own locations and in stadiums, club stores and supermarkets.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling a full range of Carvel® products (a “Full Shoppe”) ranges from $250,600 to $415,500. This includes $30,000 to $32,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling selected Carvel® products (an “Express Shoppe”) ranges from $39,600 to $148,400.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Express Shoppe within the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by the franchisor (a “Hosted Express Shoppe”) ranges from $33,100 to $66,500. These total investment estimates for Express Shoppes and Hosted Express Shoppes include $10,000 to $12,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe in an ice cream truck (an “Ice Cream Truck”) is $95,050 to $195,000. This includes $5,000 to $7,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

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    About Vitality Juice

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING