Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, smoothiesBackground
Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1981
Franchisor has 120 employee(s); 27 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. 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, Midwest, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, Northeast, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Mexico, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
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30 Community Dr. South Burlington, Vermont 05403 |
Phone: (802)846-1500 |
Franchisor has 120 employee(s); 27 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 383 | 6 | 456 | 6 |
| 2008 | 417 | 19 | 380 | 8 |
| 2007 | 425 | 21 | 236 | 11 |
| 2006 | 420 | 18 | 204 | 11 |
| 2005 | 416 | 12 | 177 | 11 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. 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, Midwest, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, Northeast, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Mexico, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $173.3K-438.9K Franchise fee: $8K-32K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 3% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $350K+
Cash liquidity requirement: $80K+
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 11 days
- At franchisee's location: 3-5 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#120 (2009); #119 (2008); #82 (2007); #65 (2006); #68 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#45 (2006); #45 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#95 (2009); #75 (2008); #63 (2007); #54 (2006); #60 (2005);
#120 (2009); #119 (2008); #82 (2007); #65 (2006); #68 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#45 (2006); #45 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#95 (2009); #75 (2008); #63 (2007); #54 (2006); #60 (2005);