Where does the 'Ice Cream 101' training for Ben Jerrys take place?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section(s) in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | |
|---|---|---|---|
| u. Renewal | § 2 of Scoop Shop Franchise Agreement; § 6 of Satellite Addendum | Item 17 | |
| v. Post-termination obligations | § 16 of Franchise Agreement; §§ 6, 8 of Development Agreement; §16 of Warehouse Addendum | Item 17 | |
| w. Non-competition covenants | § 17 of Franchise Agreement; § 8 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| x. Dispute resolution | § 26 of Franchise Agreement; § 12 of Preliminary Agreement; § 17 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| y. Taxes/permits | §§ 5 and 19 of Franchise Agreement; § 10 of Development Agreement | Item 1 | |
| SUBJECT | HOURS OF VIRTUAL OR INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING | HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING | LOCATION |
| Ice Cream 101 - Product Summary - Approved Products - Our Flavors/Flavor Facts - Dipcase Setup -Dipcase Tour & Tasting flavors | :30 | 0 | Scoop University South Burlington, VT |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 43–60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Ice Cream 101 training, which is a part of the initial training program, takes place at Scoop University in South Burlington, VT. This segment of training is a :30 virtual or instructor-led training session with no on-the-job training hours.
This implies that new Ben Jerrys franchisees or their designated managers will need to travel to South Burlington, Vermont, for this portion of their training. The training covers product summaries, approved products, flavor facts, dipcase setup, and dipcase tours and tastings.
Understanding the location and content of this training is crucial for prospective franchisees as it allows them to plan for travel and accommodation expenses, as well as prepare for the specific topics covered in the Ice Cream 101 module. Knowing that this training occurs at Scoop University in South Burlington, VT, helps franchisees understand the resources and facilities available during their training period.