Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream parlor
Ben & Jerrys has over 580 franchised ice cream scoop shops and PartnerShops worldwide. We have over 430 scoop shops in the United States and over 150 scoop shops Internationally. You can get the whole scoop on Ben & Jerrys scoop shops here!
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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
How much does it cost to open a Ben & Jerry's Franchises?
Total Investment: $173,300-$438,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000-$30,000
Royalty Fee: 3%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years Renewal Fee: 50% of then current fee
How to contact Ben & Jerry's
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Ben & Jerry's
30 Community Dr.
South Burlington,
VT
05403
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Phone: (802)846-1500
Fax: (802)846-1538
Website: Visit Website
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Ben & Jerry's News
Us Ice Cream Chain Heads Down Under
American ice cream chain Ben & Jerry's will begin operating in Australia in October when it opens a flagship outlet in Sydney.
The chain, which began 31 years ago, now operates in more than 30 countries.
"The innovative flavours and the fun and entertainment associated with Ben & J... more
Ben & Jerry's To Give Away Free Cones
Ben & Jerry's will celebrate its 31st annual Free Cone Day on April 21 from noon until 8 p.m., the company has announced.
Ben & Jerry's locations also will introduce the company's newest values-led flavor, Chocolate Macadamia. The flavor features fair trade vanilla and chocolate ice... more
The Latest Scoop On The Ice Cream Man
Ben Cohen founded Ben & Jerry's ice cream in 1978 with his junior high classmate Jerry Greenfield. Today, Cohen remains on the Ben & Jerry's payroll but spends most of his time as president of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, a group of 650 executives who want to shift federal spend... more
Ben & Jerry's Expands Fair Trade Certified Products
Ben & Jerry's announced today that it is expanding its Fair Trade Certified ice cream flavors, making it the largest ice cream and frozen food manufacturer to offer Fair Trade Certified ingredients. Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Certified line-up now includes: Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Coffee H... more
Jacksonville's Caramel Queen Wins Ben & Jerry's National "do Us A Flavor" Contest
Tasha Callister of Jacksonville, Florida enjoyed a sweet victory on Thursday as Ben & Jerry's ceremoniously crowned her the winner of the company's "Do Us a Flavor" contest. Callister competed in the Flavor Finals at the Ben & Jerry's ice cream plant in Waterbury, VT along with f... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Ben & Jerry's open? 1978
When did Ben & Jerry's start Franchising? 1981
| 2004 |
360 |
13 |
150 |
14 |
| 2003 |
259 |
7 |
100 |
9 |
| 2002 |
236 |
7 |
105 |
8 |
| 2001 |
223 |
3 |
104 |
7 |
| 2000 |
198 |
3 |
93 |
7 |
Expansion Plans
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia,
International: Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Eastern Europe, Japan, Western Europe,
Financing Options
| Franchise Fee |
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| Startup Costs |
No |
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| Equipment |
No |
Yes |
| Inventory |
No |
Yes |
| Accounts Receivable |
No |
Yes |
| Payroll |
No |
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Training & Support
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Business Operations
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience: Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills
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