Does Ben Jerrys have a designated form for the assignment agreement?

According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Ben & Jerry's requires that any assignment agreement between a transferor and transferee be in a form designated by them. This means that if a franchisee wishes to sell or transfer their franchise to someone else, the legal agreement documenting this transfer must adhere to a specific template or format provided by Ben & Jerry's.

This requirement ensures that Ben & Jerry's maintains control over the transfer process and that all necessary legal and operational aspects are properly addressed in the assignment agreement. By designating the form, Ben & Jerry's can ensure consistency and compliance with their standards and legal requirements across all franchise transfers.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they decide to sell their Ben & Jerry's franchise in the future, they will need to use the specific assignment agreement form provided by Ben & Jerry's. They should familiarize themselves with the requirements of this form and understand that any deviation from it may not be approved by Ben & Jerry's. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to maintain quality control and consistency across its network.