Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program currently operates 17 locations (2025 FDD) (17 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 22.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -21.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program is 22.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $463K (average: $636K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.

Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program provides 21 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.