Where can I find the specific provisions of the Ben Jerrys franchise and related agreements?

According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 provides a summary of important provisions within the franchise and related agreements. It explicitly advises potential franchisees to thoroughly review the agreements attached to the disclosure document.

The item is structured as a table that outlines various provisions, such as the length and renewal terms of the franchise, conditions for transfer, termination conditions, non-competition covenants, and dispute resolution processes. Each provision is linked to a specific section within either the Development Agreement, the Franchise Agreement, or other related addenda like the Satellite Addendum, Test Shop Addendum, and Warehouse Addendum. This allows a Ben Jerrys franchisee to easily locate the full legal text for each summarized point.

For example, the table indicates where to find information about the length of the franchise term (§ 2.1 of the Franchise Agreement, § 5 of the Satellite Addendum, and Reduced Term Addendum; and § 3 of the Test Shop Addendum), renewal options (§ 2.2 of Franchise Agreement; § 6 of Satellite Addendum; and § 3 of Test Shop Addendum), and termination conditions (§ 6 of the Development Agreement and §16 of the Franchise Agreement). The tables also cover aspects like non-competition covenants, modifications to the agreement, and dispute resolution mechanisms, each referencing the relevant sections in the agreements.

Therefore, Item 17 serves as a roadmap, directing franchisees to the specific sections of the Ben Jerrys franchise agreements where they can find the complete details of their rights and obligations. It is crucial for any prospective franchisee to consult these referenced sections within the actual agreements to fully understand the contractual terms.