In the Ben Jerrys FDD, on what page is the definition of 'AUTHORIZED LOCATION' found?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.3 OPERATOR shall operate the Scoop Shop only at the authorized location (the "Authorized Location") specified in Exhibit A.
OPERATOR shall not relocate the Scoop Shop without the prior written approval of BEN & JERRY'S, which shall be subject to the terms of Section 7.26 below.
Any authorizations furnished by BEN & JERRY'S pursuant to this Section 1.3 or assistance in selecting a location, shall be at the sole discretion of BEN & JERRY'S, and are not, and shall not be, a guarantee or assurance by BEN & JERRY'S that the Scoop Shop shall be profitable or successful.
OPERATOR acknowledges and agrees that approval of OPERATOR's proposed location, under this Section 1.3 or pursuant to the Site Authorization Notice, does not constitute any assurance, representation, or warranty of BEN & JERRY'S of any kind, that OPERATOR's Scoop Shop at the Approved Location shall be profitable or successful.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 133–134)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Authorized Location" can be found within Item 22, specifically in section 1.3. This section states that the Ben Jerrys operator must run their scoop shop only at the location that is authorized and is listed in Exhibit A of the franchise agreement.
This means that a franchisee's primary place of business is restricted to the location specified and approved by Ben Jerrys. Any deviation from this requires prior written approval from Ben Jerrys, and the relocation process is subject to specific terms outlined in Section 7.26 of the agreement.
Ben Jerrys emphasizes that any approval or assistance in selecting a location does not guarantee the profitability or success of the Scoop Shop. The franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for the location's performance, acknowledging that Ben Jerrys's approval doesn't constitute any warranty or representation of success.