Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2025 FDDs)
Ben & Jerry's Special Venue Scoop Shop Program
Score: 53/100
Smoothie Factory + Kitchen
Score: 48/100
Investment Range | $154K – $526K | $279K – $475K |
Franchise Fee | $18K | $30K |
Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Total Locations | 17 | 7 |
FranchiseLens Score | 53/100 | 48/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 4 cases | 5 cases |
Territory Type | Exclusive | Protected |
Growth Trend | -21.4% CAGR (3yr) | -30.7% CAGR (3yr) |