Carvel vs Bambu Desserts & Drinks Franchise Comparison

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.

Bambu Desserts & Drinks serves distinctive Asian-inspired Che, unique boba teas, Vietnamese coffees, exotic fruit smoothies and juices ordered directly off our colorful menu or custom-made “just the way” our customers love it. Besides our house made, vegan-friendly, gluten and dairy-free Che, we are also known for our incredibly friendly service. Bambu Desserts & Drinks is not just the next generation in a continuing waive of Asian-influenced drink shops. Bambu Desserts & Drinks is here to stay.

Bambu Franchising, LLC is offering passionate entrepreneurs the opportunity to open one or more Bambu Desserts & Drinks Shoppes using Bambu’s valuable intellectual property including our brand, proprietary recipes, and unique processes. Our franchise model recommends, but does not dictate, the way you run your business except as it relates maximizing your workflow and protecting the Bambu brand, recipes and quality of our drinks. We also believe your financial information is between you and your financial professional, so we charge no fees based on a percentage of your revenue. This creates a friendly relationship between us, the franchisor, and you, the franchisee.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Bambu Desserts & Drinks franchise ranges from $141,500 to $304,200. This includes $47,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates. The franchisor may offer to qualified candidates the right to develop multiple Bambu Desserts & Drinks shoppes under the terms of a Multi-Unit Development Agreement, in which case the total investment stated above will increase by an amount equal to an initial $15,000 times the number of additional Bambu Desserts & Drinks shoppes to be developed under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, which amounts are paid to the franchisor. A franchisee entering into a Multi-Unit Development Agreement must purchase its first Bambu Desserts & Drinks franchise at the time it enters into the Multi-Unit