Carvel vs Mr Whippy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carvel Franchise
Mr Whippy Franchise
Investment $250,600 - $415,500$35,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $2.44/gal.5%
Advertising Fee $2.13/gallon2%
Year Founded 19341964
Year Franchised 19470
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee Then current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carvel Franchise
Mr Whippy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• We expect our franchisees to be passionate about ice cream, about their business and have good customer service skills - especially around children who are our main target audience.

    Financing Options
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
    Training --
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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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    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #273 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About Mr Whippy

    Mr. Whippy is one of the most iconic, recognised brands and franchise networks in the country. It has become an integral part of New Zealand culture and history. It stands for all things Kiwi… outdoor lifestyle, family values, happy smiles and lots of fun!Mr. Whippy is more than just ice cream. For many years, generations of New Zealanders have been building strong connections with this amazing brand and now Mr. Whippy has come to represent a whole world of fun and happiness. Whatever your ambitions, the Mr. Whippy team can help you realise them. Be it a need for a lifestyle change, flexible working hours, developing a territory, setting up an exciting new Family Entertainment Centre and building a business which is all yours, or simply to be able to serve ice cream in return for a lot of smiles from your happy customers … Mr. Whippy can help you get there! There are 3 types of franchise opportunities with Mr. Whippy: * Mobile Vans * Fixed Retail Sites * Whippy World, a New concept in Family Entertainment.