Joy for the Belly and
Soul
What makes Ben &
Jerry’s “Ben & Jerry’s?”
It’s extraordinary all-natural super-premium ice cream,
frozen yogurt and sorbets. It’s iconic flavors like
Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Phish Food, with
colossal chunks and sensational swirls. It’s enticing
sundaes, exquisite shakes and mouth-watering smoothies made with
real fruit. And it’s operating a company in a way that
recognizes the responsibility of business to give back to the
community.
Not Your Typical Franchise
Stepping into a Ben & Jerry's Scoop
Shop, all your senses experience the magic: bright,
vibrant colors; the sweet aroma of freshly-baked waffle cones; cool
music; and cheerful scoopers offering samples of our euphoric
flavors.
Imagine owning a business that puts smiles on customers’
faces, that’s backed by one of the world’s most
recognized and loved brands, and that emphasizes the importance of
having fun and getting involved in your community.
Ben & Jerry’s strives to sustain a
franchise network where teamwork, individuality and diversity are
valued, respected and encouraged.
What does it take to become a Ben & Jerry’s
franchisee?
- Shared values, passion for the brand, and a
full-time commitment to developing the Ben & Jerry’s
franchise business
- Strong business acumen and the knowledge of how
to build and operate a business
- Two years of management experience at the GM
level or higher in a retail or restaurant business
- A fun, flexible, and enthusiastic personality
with strong leadership skills and a zeal for working with the
public
- An excitement for community involvement and
social responsibility
- A minimum net worth of $350,000, of which
$80,000 must be liquid
Further information:
- Franchisees receive site selection guidance,
design & build expertise, excellent training, and ongoing
support from a field-based operations team.
- Five store models fit almost any real estate
opportunity
- Start-up costs range from $175,000 to
$440,000.
- Our initial franchisee fee is
$32,000.
- The royalty is 3%; the marketing contribution is
4% (2% national/2% local).
