Carvel distributes its line of ice cream, cakes, pies and other treats in its own locations and in stadiums, club stores and supermarkets. In 1934 Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream shop in Hartsdale, New York. The company has operated retail stores selling ice cream and other frozen desserts and has granted franchises for these stores since 1947. As of 2018, Carvel operates more than 400 franchise and foodservice locations in more than 20 states and over 10 countries.
