How does Ben Jerrys define 'Satellite Shops' in the Franchise Disclosure Document?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 5: Charts 1 and 2 above do not contain any sales information from the following:
- B) Satellite Shops.
Satellite Shops are defined in Item 1 of this Franchise Disclosure Document and are only offered to existing franchisees.
There were 15 Satellite Shops operating as of December 31, 2024.
These shops ranged from $77,605 to $994,071 with a median of $314,195.
The average for these shops was $394,518**.**
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 76–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben & Jerry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of 'Satellite Shops' is found in Item 1. Item 1 is not included in the provided excerpts. However, Item 19 does mention that Satellite Shops are only offered to existing franchisees. As of December 31, 2024, there were 15 Satellite Shops operating.
The FDD indicates that the gross sales for these 15 shops ranged from $77,605 to $994,071, with a median of $314,195. The average gross sales for these shops was $394,518. This data is excluded from Charts 1 and 2, which report gross sales for Scoop Shops and Seasonal Scoop Shops.
A prospective franchisee should request a copy of Item 1 to understand the specific definition and requirements for operating a Ben & Jerry's Satellite Shop. It is important to understand the criteria for being offered a Satellite Shop franchise and how it differs from a standard Scoop Shop.