What is an 'Authorized Warehouse' in relation to a Ben Jerrys franchise?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In association with your Shop, you may be permitted to establish a warehouse in which to store Ben & Jerry's ice cream catering and other products for Off-Premises Activities and Mobile Vending (an "Authorized Warehouse") through a "Warehouse Addendum" (Exhibit G to this Disclosure Document). If you are permitted by us to have an Authorized Warehouse, the Authorized Warehouse will be located at the location specified in the Warehouse Addendum. The Warehouse Addendum may only be used for the following purposes: Warehouse, warehouse for Products and other products, storage of catering supplies, general storage space, office space, parking for cart(s) and truck(s), and such other uses as we may specify in the Manual, or otherwise approve in writing.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Authorized Warehouse' is a storage facility that a franchisee may be permitted to establish in association with their Scoop Shop. This warehouse is specifically for storing Ben & Jerry's ice cream, catering supplies, and other products necessary for off-premises activities and mobile vending.
The establishment of an Authorized Warehouse is not automatic; it requires permission from Ben Jerrys and is formalized through a 'Warehouse Addendum,' which is included as Exhibit G to the Disclosure Document. The addendum specifies the location of the Authorized Warehouse and outlines its permitted uses.
The permitted uses of the Authorized Warehouse are restricted to: warehousing products, storing catering supplies, general storage, office space, and parking for carts and trucks used for mobile vending. Ben Jerrys retains the right to specify additional uses in the Manual or through written approval. This ensures that the warehouse is used in a manner consistent with the Ben Jerrys brand and operational standards.