Ben & Jerry's
Franchise Overview
Ben & Jerry's operates premium retail scoop shops where franchisees serve inventive ice cream cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and take-home pints made with non-GMO, Fairtrade-certified ingredients — all within a fun, community-oriented environment built around bold flavor and strong brand values.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Ben & Jerry's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These Ben & Jerry's FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseBen & Jerry's FDD 2026
June 2026
Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop FDD 2025
April 2025
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2025
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Ben & Jerry's FDD 2025
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2024
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop FDD 2024
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue FDD 2023
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Ben & Jerry's FDD 2023
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop FDD 2022
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2022
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2021
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop FDD 2021
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2020
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop FDD 2020
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Ben & Jerry's FDD 2019
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Ben & Jerry's FDD 2018
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue FDD 2017
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2017
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2016
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue FDD 2016
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Ben & Jerry's Special Venue FDD 2015
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop FDD 2015
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