What is the initial satellite fee for a Ben Jerrys Satellite Shop?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. The reduction in initial fees was due to franchisee candidates that qualified for our then-current incentive programs.
Satellite Shops
If you enter into a Satellite Addendum with us, the initial satellite fee is $8,000 and is earned and
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 20–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial satellite fee for a Satellite Shop is $8,000. This fee is required when entering into a Satellite Addendum with Ben Jerrys.
The FDD specifies that this $8,000 fee is earned by Ben Jerrys upon payment and is non-refundable. This means that once you pay the fee, you will not receive it back, regardless of whether you ultimately open the Satellite Shop.
The fee covers administrative and other expenses that Ben Jerrys incurs when entering into the Franchise Agreement and the Satellite Addendum. This type of fee structure, where initial fees are non-refundable and cover the franchisor's initial costs, is common in the franchise industry.