Ben & Jerry's

$BJSNF500 #285
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
ParentThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.
Founded1978
Completeness32/34 (94%)
Years in Business47
Began FranchisingAugust 1981
HQSouth Burlington, VT
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone(802) 846-1500
FDD IssuedMay 29, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
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Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shops, retail frozen dessert businesses that sell Ben & Jerry's ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and related products in institutional facilities such as airports, stadiums, educational institutions, and other captive-audience venues.

Ben & Jerry’s Franchising, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., which is part of Unilever. Key executives include CEO Rebecca Robinson and CFO Michael Graning.

Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shops, retail frozen dessert businesses that sell Ben & Jerry's ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and related products in institutional facilities such as airports, stadiums, educational institutions, and other captive-audience venues.

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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
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