Ben & Jerry FDD Summary
Type of Business
The franchisee will operate a “Ben & Jerry’s” ice cream Scoop Shop featuring a menu of ice cream, ice milk, sorbet, frozen yogurt, soft-serve, frozen desserts, toppings, confections, novelties, fountain drinks, and other food and beverage items.
Corporate Information
Ben & Jerry’s Franchising, inc. is a Vermont corporation that was incorporated on December 3, 1997. They maintain their principal place of business at 30 Community Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington, Vermont 05403-6828.
Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Scoop Shop ranges from $158,985 to
$485,800 (depending on the type of Scoop Shop, and not including estimates for real estate purchases should you wish to purchase the property for your Shop). This includes $18,500 to $37,000 for a Scoop Shop and $7,500 for a Satellite Shop, that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.