What happens to Section 7.23 of the Ben Jerrys Franchise Agreement?

According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 7.23 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted in its entirety and will have no force or effect. This means that whatever topic Section 7.23 previously covered is no longer part of the agreement between Ben Jerrys and the franchisee.

As the FDD excerpt does not specify the subject of Section 7.23, it is important for a prospective franchisee to investigate what this section covers. This can be done by reviewing a prior version of the Ben Jerrys franchise agreement or by asking Ben Jerrys directly for clarification.

Understanding the content of deleted sections is crucial for a franchisee to fully grasp their rights and obligations under the new agreement. Franchisees should pay close attention to contract modifications like this, as they can significantly impact the franchise relationship.