What is the 'Affiliated Shop' in the Ben Jerrys agreement?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| A. | OPERATOR | currently | operates | a | Ben | & | Jerry's | scoop | shop | at: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (the "Affiliated Shop,") under a Franchise Agreement with BEN & JERRY'S dated, (the "Franchise Agreement | for Affiliated | ||||||||||
| Shop"). |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 133–134)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Affiliated Shop' refers to a Ben & Jerry's scoop shop that an operator currently runs under a separate Franchise Agreement with Ben & Jerry's. The specific date of this existing Franchise Agreement is documented.
For prospective franchisees, this definition is particularly relevant if they already operate a Ben & Jerry's location and are considering opening an additional shop, such as a Satellite Shop. The terms of the existing 'Affiliated Shop' agreement can impact the new franchise agreement.
Specifically, a default under the existing Franchise Agreement for the Affiliated Shop can trigger a default under the new agreement, and vice versa. Ben & Jerry's retains the discretion to terminate either the new agreement alone or both the new agreement and the existing Franchise Agreement for the Affiliated Shop in the event of a default by the operator.