Ben_Jerrys 2025 FDD FAQ

According to the financial statements, what is the total amount listed for Ben Jerrys for all fiscal years? aggregated_summary

What was the average sales figure for Ben Jerrys Satellite Shops as of December 31, 2024? aggregated_summary

What is the estimated total initial investment range for a Ben Jerrys franchise? aggregated_summary

How many total Ben Jerrys outlets opened in 2024 across all states listed? aggregated_summary

What was the median sales figure for Ben Jerrys Satellite Shops as of December 31, 2024? aggregated_summary

What was the range of sales for Ben Jerrys Satellite Shops as of December 31, 2024? aggregated_summary

What are the requirements for a Ben Jerrys franchisee to renew their Scoop Shop or Satellite Shop franchise agreement? aggregated_summary

What are the requirements for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop or Satellite Shop franchisee to renew their franchise? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Ben Jerrys franchise transfers across all states in 2022? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Ben Jerrys franchise transfers across all states listed in 2022? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Ben Jerrys outlets at the end of 2023? aggregated_summary

For Ben Jerrys, what was the total number of Satellite Scoop Shop outlet transfers in 2022? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop outlet transfers across all states in 2022? aggregated_summary

What is the total projected amount listed in the financial statement for Ben Jerrys? aggregated_summary

By what dollar amount did the total reported inventory value for Ben Jerrys change between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023? comparative

What is the minimum square footage mentioned for Ben Jerrys 'Community' and 'Tourist' shops? comparative

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) compare to the other fees a franchisee might incur during the initial investment phase (Item 7)? comparative

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) compare to the ongoing royalty fees a franchisee might incur (Item 6)? comparative

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) compare to the total estimated cost of equipment and fixtures (Item 7)? comparative

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) compare to the total estimated cost of leasehold improvements (Item 7)? comparative

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys in Item 5 relate to the initial franchise fee? comparative

If I sign a Preliminary Agreement for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop, how does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit affect the initial franchise fee? condition

Under what condition is the OPERATOR prohibited from removing or replacing the Designated Member/Designated Owner identified in Exhibit A according to the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement? condition

According to Ben Jerrys, what actions might a franchisee need to take to comply with government authority during a public health crisis? conditional

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what triggers the start of the two-year non-compete period? conditional

According to Ben Jerrys, what is the expected impact of Unilever's plan to separate its Ice Cream business on the company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024? conditional

According to the Ben Jerrys FDD, how are the initial franchise fees determined and paid for each Scoop Shop if the DEVELOPER is an Existing Operator as indicated in Section 2 of Exhibit A? conditional

According to the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement, what is the dependency for the operator to scoop products at an off-premises activity? conditional

According to the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement, can the full-time and best efforts requirement be waived, and if so, under what condition? conditional

According to the Maryland Development Agreement Amendment, what condition must be met for each provision of the amendment to be effective for Ben Jerrys? conditional

According to the Maryland Preliminary Agreement Amendment, under what condition is each provision of the amendment effective for Ben Jerrys? conditional

According to the revised Section 7.2, what are the requirements for the minimum hours and days of operation for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop? conditional

What action are the parties authorized to take if a change in the law renders Section 8.2 of the Ben Jerrys agreement inoperative? conditional

What additional expenses might a Ben Jerrys franchisee incur if the site is not brought to vanilla shell basic standards? conditional

Does the Ben Jerrys agreement allow for any exceptions to the non-compete covenants, and if so, how are they approved? conditional

Does the Ben Jerrys agreement specify the location of the Scoop Shop? conditional

Does Ben Jerrys have to approve Off-Premises Activities, On-Demand Sales and Mobile Vending? conditional

Does Ben Jerrys have to approve a transfer if the proposed transferee meets their standards? conditional

Besides obtaining Ben Jerrys' consent, what other requirements from Section 14.3 apply to transfers not included in Section 14.3? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys change the allocation of the Advertising Obligation? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys change the range, types, and nature of the Products and Other Items at any time? conditional

What are some of the conditions Ben Jerrys might impose when considering consent to a Transfer of interest by the Developer? conditional

What conditions does Ben Jerrys have the right to require for approval of a Scoop Shop relocation? conditional

What is the consequence if an operator of a Ben Jerrys franchise is in default with an approved supplier? conditional

What is the consequence if an operator of a Ben Jerrys franchise is in default with the lessor of the premises? conditional

What consideration should a prospective Ben Jerrys operator give to the company's corporate activism? conditional

In the context of the Warehouse Addendum for Ben Jerrys, can Scoop U training be completed in relation to the Scoop Shop prior to signing the Warehouse Addendum? conditional

Will Ben Jerrys defend a franchisee against third-party claims arising from the use of Proprietary Marks? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys deny a transfer if the operator is in default of the Franchise Agreement? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys deny a transfer if the operator has past due monetary obligations? conditional

What is the dependency for deferring initial fees and payments owed by the operator of a Ben Jerrys franchise in Maryland? conditional

What is the dependency for Ben Jerrys to not unreasonably withhold consent for the DEVELOPER to establish a Scoop Shop at an Institutional Facility? conditional

What is the dependency between the Warehouse Addendum and the Ben Jerrys operator's ability to conduct Off-Premises Activities from the Scoop Shop? conditional

What determines the expiration date of the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement if the Scoop Shop opening date and lease expiration date differ? conditional

What determines the minimum hours and days a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop must be open? conditional

How does the development fee affect the initial franchise fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the agreement is for the first or last Scoop Shop under a Development Agreement? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys discontinue the availability of particular Products and Other Items? conditional

In the event of a transfer, how many operators and managers of the transferee can attend Ben Jerrys' Scoop U training without paying an initial training fee, and within what timeframe? conditional

Does Ben Jerrys ever approve franchise agreement terms shorter than the standard 10 years? conditional

For a Ben Jerrys franchise in Maryland, what happens to the initial fees and payments owed by the operator based on Ben Jerrys' financial condition? conditional

Can a Ben Jerrys franchisee use a local design firm? conditional

May Ben Jerrys franchisees compete with restaurants that sell ice cream and frozen desserts from affiliated entities like Breyers? conditional

For Ben Jerrys franchisees, what is the consequence of failing to comply with the franchisor's standards and guidelines for customizing their Webpages? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys franchisees expect to compete with other entities selling Ben Jerrys ice cream products in grocery stores or convenience stores in their area? conditional

For Ben Jerrys franchisees subject to franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin, does section 27.8 apply? conditional

For Ben Jerrys franchises in Maryland, when are initial fees and payments deferred, and why? conditional

For Ben Jerrys franchises, under what condition is each provision of the amendment effective, according to the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? conditional

What happens if a court or arbitrator issues a final order related to the non-compete clause in the Ben Jerrys agreement, and how does it affect the non-compete period? conditional

What happens if a Ben Jerrys franchisee wants to continue operating a Test Shop beyond the term of the Test Shop Addendum and Ben Jerrys approves? conditional

What happens if a Ben Jerrys franchisee's request to convert a Test Shop into a permanent Scoop Shop is approved? conditional

What happens if the operator of a Ben Jerrys franchise fails to submit required reports before a transfer? conditional

What happens if an owner of a Ben Jerrys franchise has a beneficial interest in another franchise or development? conditional

What happens if a payment submitted by check to Ben Jerrys is returned or dishonored? conditional

What happens if Scoop U Training for Ben Jerrys franchisees occurs virtually? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys Agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for the first Scoop Shop developed, what happens to the Development Fee paid upon execution of the Development Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys Agreement is executed pursuant to a Preliminary Agreement and the OPERATOR was an existing franchisee under the System prior to executing the Agreement, how much is paid upon execution of this Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys Agreement is executed pursuant to a Preliminary Agreement and the OPERATOR was not an existing franchisee under the System prior to executing the Agreement, how much is paid upon execution of this Agreement? conditional

If the Complainant and Respondent are unable to resolve the dispute within 60 days of the initial letter, what happens with the Ben Jerrys dispute? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchise agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for the first Scoop Shop developed, what happens to the Development Fee paid upon execution of the Development Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchise agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for the first Scoop Shop developed, is the Development Fee credited as full payment of the initial franchise fee? conditional

If the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement is not executed pursuant to a Development Agreement, how is the initial franchise fee determined and payable? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchise agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for the second or subsequent Scoop Shop, how is the initial franchise fee paid? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchise agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for the second or subsequent Scoop Shop developed, is the Development Fee credited toward the initial franchise fee? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee was an existing franchisee under the System prior to executing the Agreement, how much was paid upon execution of the Preliminary Agreement, and how much was paid upon execution of this Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee was not an existing franchisee under the System prior to executing the Agreement, how much was paid upon execution of the Preliminary Agreement, and how much was paid upon execution of this Agreement? conditional

If the Ben Jerrys franchisee is not an individual, can Ben Jerrys require the owners to personally guarantee the legal entity's obligations under the Development Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee operates an Authorized Warehouse, what additional insurance requirements might Ben Jerrys impose for Off-Premises Activities, Mobile Vending, and associated vehicles? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee renews their franchise, will they be required to execute the then-current form of Franchise Agreement? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee signs a Preliminary Agreement and pays a deposit, how is the deposit applied? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee wants to develop additional shops during the term of the Development Agreement, what must they do? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee wants to develop additional shops within one year of completing the Development Schedule, what must they do? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee's check is returned, what fee might they incur? conditional

If litigation results from a Ben Jerrys franchisee's use of Proprietary Marks inconsistent with the Franchise Agreement in Minnesota, who bears the out-of-pocket costs? conditional

If a local design firm is used for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop, what conditions must be met? conditional

If a mandatory Cooperative is established for the area in which my Ben Jerrys Shop is located, how long do I have to become a member? conditional

If the offer or sale of a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop is subject to franchise disclosure laws in California, is the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire and Certification (for New Operators) applicable? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys operator discontinues the use of the warehouse and is not in default, can they continue off-premises activities? conditional

If a Ben Jerrys operator has a Warehouse Addendum in effect, where must they conduct all off-premises activities from? conditional

If the prospective Ben Jerrys franchisee answered 'No' to questions 25-26, what is the prospective franchisee required to provide? conditional

If a provision of the Ben Jerrys agreement, including covenants in Section 17, is unenforceable under Vermont law and the Scoop Shop is outside Vermont, under which state's laws will that provision be interpreted? conditional

If a provision of the Ben Jerrys agreement is unenforceable under Vermont law and the Development Area is outside Vermont, under which state's laws will that provision be interpreted? conditional

If a provision of the Ben Jerrys agreement is unenforceable under Vermont law, and the Scoop Shop is outside Vermont, under what state's laws will that provision be interpreted? conditional

How is the initial franchise fee calculated for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop franchise with a term shorter than 10 years? conditional

How is the initial franchise fee determined for additional Ben Jerrys shops developed after the initial Development Schedule? conditional

How is the initial franchise fee determined and payable for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the agreement is not executed pursuant to a Preliminary Agreement? conditional

What kind of notice must the Ben Jerrys OPERATOR give if there is a conflict between Ben & Jerry's standards and policies and the Privacy Laws? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys modify the Manager-to-Franchisee Pathways Program without notice? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys obligated to establish and maintain a Fund for marketing programs? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys obligated to make Products and Other Items available for purchase by the operator? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys obligated to provide additional marketing materials beyond those produced from contributions to the Fund? conditional

Are Off-Premises Activities, On-Demand Sales and Mobile Vending subject to the terms set forth in Ben Jerrys Confidential Operating Manual? conditional

Are Off-Premises Activities, On-Demand Sales and Mobile Vending subject to the terms stated in the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement? conditional

Can a Ben Jerrys operator disclose Customer Lists to any person other than Ben & Jerry's, and if so, under what conditions? conditional

What must the Ben Jerrys OPERATOR do if there is a conflict between Ben & Jerry's privacy standards and policies and the Privacy Laws? conditional

Can the Ben Jerrys operator receive approval in writing to deviate from the full-time commitment? conditional

What is the Ben Jerrys operator's obligation regarding the minimum hours and days of operation if the lease does not designate minimum hours and days? conditional

What is the payment structure for the initial franchise fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the agreement is executed pursuant to a Development Agreement for a second or subsequent Scoop Shop? conditional

Is it possible that Ben Jerrys will offer a co-branding option to franchisees in the future? conditional

What are some of the potential differences in terms, such as fees, if Ben Jerrys agrees to allow the OPERATOR to continue operating the Test Shop on a non-test basis? conditional

What is the procedure for paying the initial franchise fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the Franchise Agreement is not executed pursuant to a Preliminary Agreement? conditional

Is each provision of this amendment effective regardless of the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for Ben Jerrys? conditional

Will Ben Jerrys reimburse a franchisee's out-of-pocket costs for litigation related to the Proprietary Marks? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys required to conduct inspections of the Scoop Shop operation? conditional

What is required if a Ben Jerrys operator's lease does not specify minimum operating hours? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys required to provide an accounting of the Fund's receipts and disbursements? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys required to provide additional marketing materials beyond those produced with contributions from the Fund? conditional

Is Ben Jerrys required to provide notice if the Manager-to-Franchisee Pathways Program is modified? conditional

What restrictions apply to the initial satellite fee for a Ben Jerrys Satellite Shop, as described in Item 5? conditional

Can Ben Jerrys revoke its approval for an operator to offer and sell particular Products from the Test Shop? conditional

Does Ben Jerrys have the right to allocate the supply of Products and Other Items among all Scoop Shops? conditional

How does signing a Preliminary Agreement affect the initial franchise fee for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop? conditional

After termination or expiration of the Ben Jerrys Development Agreement, can Ben Jerrys establish or franchise others to establish Scoop Shops in the Development Area? conditional

Under what circumstances does the addendum to the Ben Jerrys disclosure document become effective? conditional

Under what circumstances will Ben Jerrys designate state offices or officials as agents for service of process? conditional

Under what circumstances will Ben Jerrys have financial liability for damages resulting from the unavailability of Products? conditional

Under what circumstances would a Ben Jerrys franchisee be charged for insurance procurement? conditional

Under what circumstances is a Ben Jerrys franchisee NOT required to sign a Preliminary Agreement? conditional

Under what circumstances will the Preliminary Agreement Deposit be waived for a Ben Jerrys franchise, according to Item 5? conditional

Under what circumstances should a prospective Ben Jerrys franchisee NOT complete or sign the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire and Certification (for New Operators)? conditional

Under what circumstances will Ben Jerrys provide written notice to the DEVELOPER before establishing a business under the Proprietary Marks at an Institutional Facility within the Development Area? conditional

Under what circumstances will Ben Jerrys reimburse a franchisee for returned or disposed of Products? conditional

Under what circumstances might Ben Jerrys require a franchisee to participate in a Cooperative? conditional

Under what circumstances does the spending limitation on refurbishments for Ben Jerrys not apply? conditional

Under what circumstances can Ben Jerrys terminate the Development Agreement immediately without allowing the developer an opportunity to cure the default? conditional

Under what condition is the amendment to the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement effective regarding the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law? conditional

Under what condition is the amendment regarding North Dakota franchisees effective according to the Ben Jerrys FDD? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys bear the cost of defense for a claim against a franchisee's use of Proprietary Marks? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys bear the cost of defense for a third-party claim arising out of a franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks in Minnesota? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys credit the Development Fee towards the initial franchise fee? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys credit the initial test fee paid by the OPERATOR toward the initial franchise fee? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys credit a portion of the Development Fee toward the initial franchise fee? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys credit the test fee towards the initial franchise fee? conditional

Under what condition does Ben Jerrys defer initial fees and payments in Maryland, according to the Development Agreement Amendment? conditional

Under what condition does a Deposit Area cease to be part of the Development Area for a Ben Jerrys franchise? conditional

Under what condition is a Ben Jerrys DEVELOPER corporation or LLC exempt from maintaining stop-transfer instructions? conditional

Under what condition is the Development Agreement amendment regarding North Dakota franchisees effective for Ben Jerrys? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys not establish or license another to establish a Ben Jerrys Shop within the Development Area? conditional

Under what condition must a Ben Jerrys franchisee bear the cost of defense for a claim against their use of Proprietary Marks? conditional

Under what condition is the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire and Certification (for new operators) not completed or signed for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop? conditional

Under what condition is a Ben Jerrys franchisee required to pay for an audit by the franchisor? conditional

Under what condition is a Ben Jerrys franchisee NOT required to sign a Preliminary Agreement? conditional

Under what condition does the Maryland Securities Commissioner require a financial assurance related to initial fees and payments for a Ben Jerrys franchise? conditional

Under what condition does the Maryland Securities Commissioner require a financial assurance for a Ben Jerrys franchise? conditional

Under what condition is the North Dakota Development Agreement Amendment for Ben Jerrys effective? conditional

Under what condition is the North Dakota Franchise Agreement Amendment for Ben Jerrys effective? conditional

Under what condition is the North Dakota Preliminary Agreement Amendment effective for Ben Jerrys franchises? conditional

Under what condition can the Ben Jerrys operator engage in activities that would otherwise be prohibited by the covenants? conditional

Under what condition will Ben Jerrys provide access to the Manual? conditional

Under what condition, related to Ben Jerrys' financial status, are initial fees and payments deferred? conditional

Under what condition related to refurbishment will a Ben Jerrys transferee be required to refurbish, renovate, and/or reconstruct the Scoop Shop at their own expense? conditional

Under what condition might Ben Jerrys require the OPERATOR to attend initial training if they will not manage the Scoop Shop personally? conditional

Under what condition is Section 23 of the Ben Jerrys Warehouse Addendum applicable? conditional

Under what condition can the term length of a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop Franchise Agreement be shorter than the standard term? conditional

Under what condition will the Warehouse Addendum no longer be in effect for a Ben Jerrys franchise? conditional

Under what conditions, according to the Ben Jerrys FDD, can an individual other than the franchisee attend the initial training? conditional

Under what conditions does Ben Jerrys charge a training fee for additional persons attending Scoop U? conditional

Under what conditions might Ben Jerrys consent to a transfer of the agreement by the Developer? conditional

Under what conditions will Ben Jerrys credit a portion of the Development Fee towards the initial franchise fee? conditional

Under what conditions can Ben Jerrys establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements for Products? conditional

Under what conditions can a Ben Jerrys franchisee be excused from the 'full time and best efforts' requirement? conditional

Under what conditions can a Ben Jerrys franchisee be excused from the full-time management requirement? conditional

Under what conditions can Ben Jerrys grant the OPERATOR the right to engage in Off-Premises Activities? conditional

Under what conditions is the initial franchise fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise determined by a Development Agreement? conditional

Under what conditions are initial franchise fees waived for Ben Jerrys Scoop Shops, Satellite Shops, and Test Shops? conditional

Under what conditions can a Ben Jerrys operator continue to provide Off-Premises Activities from their Scoop Shop if they discontinue using the Warehouse? conditional

Under what conditions does each provision of the North Dakota Disclosure Addendum apply to Ben Jerrys franchisees in North Dakota? conditional

Under what conditions are the provisions of the Ben Jerrys agreement effective, with respect to the Minnesota Franchises Law? conditional

Under what conditions can Ben Jerrys reduce the scope of an obligation imposed on the operator by Sections 17.3 and 17.4? conditional

Under what conditions can the restrictions in Section 8.2 of the Ben Jerrys agreement be modified? conditional

Under what conditions will Ben Jerrys have the right to enter into a Preliminary Agreement, Franchise Agreement, or similar agreement with another party for shops located within the Deposit Area? conditional

Under what conditions can Ben Jerrys withhold marketing materials from the operator? conditional

Under a Ben Jerrys Development Agreement, can a franchisee receive credit against the initial franchise fee? conditional

In the absence of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys (Item 12), what support and assistance does the franchisor provide to help franchisees compete (Item 11)? cross_section

How does the business experience of the Ben Jerrys Chief Financial Officer (Item 2) relate to the financial information a franchisee might receive? cross_section

How does the business experience of the Ben Jerrys Chief Financial Officer (Item 2) relate to the financial performance of existing franchisees? cross_section

How does the business experience of the Ben Jerrys Chief Financial Officer (Item 2) relate to the financial projections provided to potential franchisees? cross_section

How does the business experience of the Ben Jerrys Chief Operating Officer (Item 2) relate to the pre-opening assistance provided to franchisees (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys franchisees (Item 12), how might this affect the estimated revenue and expenses projected during the initial investment phase (Item 7)? cross_section

Considering the lack of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys (Item 12), how important is site selection (Item 9) for a franchisee's success? cross_section

Considering the lack of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys (Item 12), what marketing strategies does the franchisor recommend to franchisees (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys (Item 12), what strategies does the franchisor recommend to franchisees for building customer loyalty (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of an exclusive territory for Ben Jerrys (Item 12), what strategies does the franchisor recommend to franchisees for differentiating themselves from competitors (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys (Item 10), what alternative funding sources should a franchisee explore to cover the estimated initial investment (Item 7)? cross_section

Considering the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys (Item 10), what financial planning resources does the franchisor provide to franchisees (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys (Item 10), what resources does the franchisor provide to help franchisees manage their cash flow (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys (Item 10), what resources does the franchisor provide to help franchisees develop a business plan (Item 11)? cross_section

Considering the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys (Item 10), what resources does the franchisor provide to help franchisees secure a lease (Item 11)? cross_section

What are all the fees Ben Jerrys franchisees might encounter, considering both Item 5 and Item 6? cross_section

How do the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for Ben Jerrys (Item 9) interact with the territory provisions outlined in the Preliminary Agreement (Item 12)? cross_section

How do the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for Ben Jerrys (Item 9) relate to the franchisor's pre-opening assistance (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for Ben Jerrys (Item 9) relate to the franchisor's approval process (Item 12)? cross_section

How do the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for Ben Jerrys (Item 9) relate to the franchisor's requirements for shop design and layout (Item 8)? cross_section

How do the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for Ben Jerrys (Item 9) relate to the franchisor's requirements for accessibility (Item 8)? cross_section

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee signs a Preliminary Agreement (Item 5), what assistance is the franchisor obligated to provide before opening, according to Item 11? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering financing (Item 10) on a franchisee's ability to meet the estimated initial investment costs (Item 7)? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering trade credit (Item 10) on a franchisee's ability to manage unexpected expenses, considering the ongoing fees outlined in Item 6? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering trade credit (Item 10) on a franchisee's ability to manage inventory, considering the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8)? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering trade credit (Item 10) on a franchisee's ability to manage inventory during peak seasons, considering the ongoing fees outlined in Item 6? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering trade credit (Item 10) on a franchisee's ability to manage seasonal fluctuations in demand, considering the ongoing fees outlined in Item 6? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys not offering trade credit (Item 10) on a franchisee's cash flow management, considering the ongoing fees outlined in Item 6? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys requiring franchisees to purchase products from designated distributors (Item 8) on the estimated cost of goods sold (Item 7)? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys requiring franchisees to purchase products from designated distributors (Item 8) on the franchisee's ability to offer promotions and discounts (Item 9)? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys requiring franchisees to purchase products from designated distributors (Item 8) on the franchisee's ability to manage waste and spoilage (Item 9)? cross_section

What are the implications of Ben Jerrys requiring franchisees to purchase products from designated distributors (Item 8) on the franchisee's ability to source local ingredients (Item 9)? cross_section

How does the lack of financing options for Ben Jerrys in Item 10 affect the estimated initial investment costs detailed in Item 7? cross_section

How does the litigation involving Ben Jerrys Homemade, Inc. (Item 3) potentially affect the franchisee's ability to obtain financing (Item 10)? cross_section

How does the litigation involving Ben Jerrys Homemade, Inc. (Item 3) potentially affect the franchisor's ability to enforce the trademark protections (Item 13)? cross_section

How does the litigation involving Ben Jerrys Homemade, Inc. (Item 3) relate to the franchisor's obligations regarding trademark protection (Item 13)? cross_section

How does the litigation involving Ben Jerrys Homemade, Inc. (Item 3) relate to the franchisor's obligations regarding protection of the brand's reputation (Item 13)? cross_section

What obligations does a Ben Jerrys franchisee have regarding site selection (Item 9) in relation to the territory restrictions outlined in Item 12? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee fails to meet their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9), considering the territory provisions in Item 12? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee fails to meet their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9), considering the lack of an exclusive territory (Item 12)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee fails to meet their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9), considering the potential impact on brand image (Item 12)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee fails to meet their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9), considering the potential impact on customer traffic (Item 12)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee fails to meet their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9), considering the potential impact on brand recognition (Item 12)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee violates the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8), considering the trademark protections (Item 13)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee violates the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8), considering the potential impact on brand reputation (Item 13)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee violates the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8), considering the potential impact on product quality and consistency (Item 13)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee violates the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8), considering the potential impact on customer satisfaction (Item 13)? cross_section

What are the potential consequences if a Ben Jerrys franchisee violates the trademark protections (Item 13), considering the restrictions on sources of products and services (Item 8)? cross_section

How does the Ben Jerrys Preliminary Agreement Deposit (Item 5) impact the total estimated initial investment (Item 7)? cross_section

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding compliance with the Franchise Agreement (Item 9)? cross_section

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding adherence to brand standards (Item 9)? cross_section

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding compliance with local regulations (Item 9)? cross_section

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding participation in marketing programs (Item 9)? cross_section

How does the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) relate to the franchisee's ongoing obligations under the Franchise Agreement (Item 9)? cross_section

What pre-opening obligations does Ben Jerrys have (Item 11) if a Preliminary Agreement is signed (Item 5)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the Preliminary Agreement Deposit for Ben Jerrys (Item 5) and the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease (Item 9)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the required purchase of Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) and the franchisee's ability to negotiate pricing with suppliers (Item 9)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the required purchase of Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) and the franchisee's ability to offer customized menu items (Item 9)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the required purchase of Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) and the franchisee's ability to participate in volume discounts (Item 9)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the required purchase of Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) and the franchisee's ability to offer catering services (Item 9)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the required purchase of Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) and the other fees a franchisee might incur (Item 6)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys (Item 8) and the franchisor's assistance in pre-opening (Item 11)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys (Item 8) and the franchisor's assistance in ongoing operations (Item 11)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys (Item 8) and the franchisor's assistance in marketing and advertising (Item 11)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys (Item 8) and the franchisor's assistance in inventory management (Item 11)? cross_section

What is the relationship between the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys (Item 8) and the franchisor's assistance in staff training (Item 11)? cross_section

How does the requirement to purchase Ben Jerrys products from designated distributors (Item 8) affect the franchisee's obligations related to inventory management (Item 9)? cross_section

How do the restrictions on sources of products and services for Ben Jerrys in Item 8 relate to the franchisee's obligations listed in Item 9? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) affect a franchisee's ability to create their own promotional materials, considering the franchisor's advertising support (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) affect a franchisee's ability to market and advertise their shop, considering the franchisor's advertising support (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) affect a franchisee's ability to use customer testimonials in marketing, considering the franchisor's advertising support (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) affect a franchisee's ability to use local partnerships for marketing, considering the franchisor's advertising support (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) affect a franchisee's ability to use user-generated content in marketing, considering the franchisor's advertising support (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) relate to the franchisee's ability to offer co-branded promotions with other businesses (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) relate to the franchisee's ability to participate in local events and promotions (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) relate to the franchisee's ability to use social media for marketing (Item 11)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding marketing and advertising (Item 9)? cross_section

How do the trademark protections for Ben Jerrys (Item 13) relate to the restrictions on sources of products and services outlined in Item 8? cross_section

What financial reports must a Ben Jerrys DEVELOPER submit to BEN & JERRY'S within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year? deadline

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what percentage of gross sales must a business derive from ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and/or other frozen dessert items to be considered a 'Competitive Business'? definition

According to the Franchise Agreement, what costs are specifically excluded from the definition of 'local advertising and promotion' for a Ben Jerrys franchise? definition

Under the Ben Jerrys agreement, what percentage of gross sales from ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt defines a 'Competitive Business'? definition

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what happens if a section is deemed invalid by a court? edge_case

What is the consequence of performing an act that is injurious to the goodwill associated with Ben Jerrys? edge_case

What happens if a change in law renders Sections 17.3.2 or 17.4 of the Ben Jerrys agreement inoperative? edge_case

What happens if a Developer attempts to transfer interest in the agreement without Ben Jerrys' written consent? edge_case

What happens if the final plans for construction of a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop are materially changed or modified without prior written permission? edge_case

What happens if the foodservice rights at an Institutional Facility are held by the owner or a contract feeder regarding Ben Jerrys' obligation to notify the DEVELOPER? edge_case

What happens if Ben Jerrys loses its rights to the Proprietary Marks under the Trademark Agreement? edge_case

What happens if a Ben Jerrys operator continues to accept benefits of the agreement after it expires but does not sign a renewal agreement? edge_case

What happens if a Ben Jerrys operator continues to accept the benefits of the agreement after it expires but does not sign a renewal? edge_case

What happens if there is a conflict between Ben Jerrys and the operator regarding the Scoop Shop's opening date? edge_case

What is Homemade required to do under the Trademark Agreement if Ben Jerrys loses its rights to the Proprietary Marks? edge_case

If a Ben Jerrys franchisee already has multiple Scoop Shops, to which Franchise Agreement will the Test Shop Addendum apply? edge_case

If I own multiple Ben Jerrys Shops in different geographic areas, is it possible that my Shops will be in different Cooperatives? edge_case

If a Ben Jerrys Test Shop franchisee wishes to convert their Test Shop into a permanent Scoop Shop, what is the deadline for notifying Ben Jerrys of this request? edge_case

Can the initial franchise term for a Ben Jerrys Satellite Shop be shorter than 5 years? edge_case

Can the initial franchise term for a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop be shorter than 10 years? edge_case

Does Ben Jerrys have to provide a reason if they deny a transfer? edge_case

Does Ben Jerrys recognize right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases, and if not, what is the maximum lease term for this exception? edge_case

Under what conditions regarding the Disclosure Document could a violation of federal and state law occur for Ben Jerrys? edge_case

What version of the Manual controls in the event of a dispute regarding the contents of the Ben Jerrys Operating Manual? edge_case

According to the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement, what type of claims are excluded from the general release required from the operator or owner? exception

According to the Maryland Franchise Agreement Amendment, what claims are excluded from the general release required of Ben Jerrys operators and owners? exception

Is the ADR Process required for actions to enforce the covenants in Section 17 of the Ben Jerrys agreement? exception

Is the ADR Process required for claims involving the disclosure of Ben Jerrys' confidential information? exception

Is the ADR Process required for claims involving the insurance provisions of the Ben Jerrys agreement? exception

Is the ADR Process required for claims involving the ownership of Ben Jerrys' Proprietary Marks? exception

Is the ADR Process required for claims related to monies owed to Ben Jerrys by the operator? exception

Is the alternative dispute resolution process required for claims involving the ownership, validity, or use of the Proprietary Marks of Ben Jerrys? exception

Is alternative dispute resolution required for claims related to monies owed to Ben Jerrys by the operator? exception

Besides Sections 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3, what condition allows Ben Jerrys to terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice? exception

What claims are excluded from the general release required of a Ben Jerrys operator upon renewal under the Minnesota Amendment? exception

What claims are excluded from the general release required of Ben Jerrys operators, owners, franchisees, or developers when transferring interest in Maryland? exception

What claims are excluded from the general release required of a transferor of a Ben Jerrys franchise in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Amendment? exception

What costs related to defense must a Ben Jerrys franchisee bear, even if the franchisor is paying for the defense? exception

Is the Development Fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise refundable, and why or why not? exception

Does the estimated revenue presented for Ben Jerrys include future franchise renewals or new franchise agreements for which a franchise agreement did not exist at December 31, 2024? exception

What is the exception to the one-year statute of limitations for claims against Ben Jerrys? exception

What is excluded from the definition of 'Confidential Information' according to Ben Jerrys? exception

Does the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement require the developer to waive reliance on any representation that Ben & Jerry's made in the most recent disclosure document? exception

Does the Franchise Disclosure Document describe the program for Ben Jerrys Special Venue Scoop Shops? exception

Can a Ben Jerrys franchisee be required to be a member of more than one Cooperative? exception

What happens if Products and Other Items are returned or disposed of due to an act or failure to act by the Ben Jerrys franchisee? exception

If the Ben Jerrys premises are damaged or destroyed through no fault of the operator, and repairs cannot be completed within 60 days, how many days does the operator have to apply for relocation? exception

Can the Ben Jerrys Marketing Fund and its earnings benefit the franchisor? exception

Is a publicly-held corporation exempt from the equity security restrictions imposed on a Ben Jerrys DEVELOPER corporation? exception

What is the reduced transfer fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the transfer is to a corporation formed for convenience of ownership? exception

What is the reduced transfer fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the transfer is to a corporation formed for ownership convenience? exception

What is the reduced transfer fee OPERATOR must pay to Ben Jerrys in the case of a transfer to a corporation formed by the OPERATOR for convenience of ownership? exception

Does the release and covenant not to sue in the Ben Jerrys agreement apply to claims arising under federal and state franchise laws? exception

Does the release and covenant not to sue in the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement apply to claims arising under federal and state franchise laws? exception

Does Ben Jerrys require payment of an initial training fee for up to three operators and managers of the transferee who complete training within the first six months after the transfer takes place? exception

Is Ben Jerrys required to get approval from the OPERATOR to offer Products for sampling at any location? exception

What is the statute of limitations for claims against Ben Jerrys arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? exception

What is the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law related to the Ben Jerrys Preliminary Agreement, according to the Maryland Preliminary Agreement Amendment? exception

Are there any exceptions to the ADR Process requirement for Ben Jerrys, and if so, what are some examples? exception

What is the transfer fee for a Ben Jerrys franchise if the transfer is to a corporation formed for convenience of ownership? exception

Under the Ben Jerrys agreement, does the release and covenant not to sue apply to claims arising under federal and state franchise laws? exception

Under what circumstances can a Ben Jerrys franchisee sell products outside of the Authorized Location, according to the Franchise Agreement? exception

Under what circumstances might Ben Jerrys reduce, defer, or waive the initial franchise fee for other Ben Jerrys Shops? exception

Under what circumstances would the terms and conditions of the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement NOT be wholly applicable to the OPERATOR's operation of the Test Shop? exception

Under what condition might Ben Jerrys offer a Franchise Agreement for less than 10 years? exception

Under what condition is Ben Jerrys required to get approval from the OPERATOR to offer Products for sampling at any location? exception

Under what conditions is the Preliminary Agreement Deposit waived for a Ben Jerrys franchise, according to the Manager-to-Franchisee Pathways Program? exception

Under Maryland law, does the general release required for renewal or transfer of a Ben Jerrys franchise apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? exception

What is the absolute latest deadline for opening a Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop after the Effective date? factual

According to Ben Jerrys' accounting practices, what is the maximum lease term for a lease to be considered short-term, where the company does not recognize right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities? factual

According to Ben Jerrys, what accounting principles must an operator use? factual

According to Ben Jerrys, what accounting principles must the operator use? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys ADA Certification, what is Ben & Jerry's reliance based on? factual

According to the ADA Certification exhibit, what does the Ben Jerrys OPERATOR certify regarding the Scoop Shop and its adjacent areas? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys addendum, what is the definition of a 'Satellite Shop'? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys Addendum, what obligation does the operator undertake regarding the operation of the Test Shop? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys Addendum, what rights and obligations does the operator have regarding operating the Test Shop? factual

According to the addendum, what two specific aspects of the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement are being amended? factual

According to the addendum, what type of Ben Jerrys Scoop Shop does the operator desire to obtain rights to operate? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys addendum, what type of shop will the OPERATOR develop and operate? factual

According to the addendum, under what condition is the initial franchise fee paid to Ben Jerrys considered earned and non-refundable? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys ADR process, what is prohibited regarding the disclosure of the ADR process? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, can amendments or changes be made unilaterally by the OPERATOR? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, where is the authorized location of the Scoop Shop specified? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, besides marketing and promotional plans, what constitutes a denial of approval or consent from Ben & Jerry's? factual

According to the agreement, does a claim a Prospective Operator for Ben Jerrys may have against Ben & Jerry's justify violating the agreement? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the consequence if the operator does not send a signed 'Notice of Intent to Scoop' within five business days? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the consequence if the operator does not submit proof of authorization to scoop at such off-premises activity? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what constitutes a 'controlling' interest in an entity? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what constitutes a denial of approval or consent from Ben & Jerry's? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what constitutes 'full time and best efforts'? factual

According to the agreement, what constitutes an infringement of rights related to the Proprietary Marks of Ben Jerrys? factual

According to the agreement, what constitutes an infringement of rights of Ben Jerrys and TM Affiliate? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what constitutes a 'Transfer' requiring prior written consent from Ben Jerrys? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the deadline for a Ben Jerrys operator to submit proof of authorization to scoop at an off-premises activity? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the definition of 'Catering'? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the definition of 'Products'? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, how must a Developer request prior approval or consent from Ben & Jerrys? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the developer required to do if there are any material changes in the information or statements submitted to Ben Jerrys? factual

According to the agreement with Ben Jerrys, can the Developer use claims against Ben Jerrys as a defense against the enforcement of Section 8? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the Developer warranting regarding the information submitted to Ben Jerrys? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what documents constitute the entire agreement between Ben & Jerry's and the developer? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what documents constitute the entire agreement between Ben Jerrys and the prospective operator? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the effect of deleting Section 1.2 of the Franchise Agreement? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what are some examples of items that will promote or benefit the system? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what exhibit specifies the territory? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what factors will the success of the business be largely dependent upon? factual

According to the agreement, where can I find the terms and conditions for Ben Jerrys Off-Premises Activities? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the format of the 'Notice of Intent to Scoop'? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the format of the 'Request for Notice'? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what is the format of the request a Ben Jerrys operator must submit to sell or scoop products outside the territory? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, can the full-time and best efforts requirement for the Ben Jerrys operator be defined elsewhere besides the manual? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what happens if Ben & Jerry's desires the scooping of products at an off-premises activity? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what happens if the Ben Jerrys operator's lease does not designate minimum days and hours? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what happens if a section of the agreement is deemed invalid by a court? factual

According to the Ben Jerrys agreement, what information is required regarding the operator's residency, corporate structure, or LLC structure? factual