How many Ben Jerrys franchises in the District of Columbia were operating at the end of 2024?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 0 | | Rhode Island | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Washington | 2022 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | | 2025 | 1 | | Totals | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | Note: There has been no franchise related activity in states not listed above.
Table No. 3(A) Status of Franchised Scoop Shops For Years 2022 to 2024
(Please review this table in conjunction with the notes that follow.)
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 81–89)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one franchise operating in the District of Columbia at the end of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for various states.
For the District of Columbia, the data shows that in 2024, there was one outlet at the start of the year, no outlets opened, no terminations, no non-renewals, no outlets reacquired by Ben Jerrys, and no outlets ceased operations for other reasons. Consequently, the number of Ben Jerrys franchises operating in the District of Columbia remained at one at the end of 2024.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the historical presence and stability of Ben Jerrys franchises in specific regions. A consistent number of outlets, like in the District of Columbia, might indicate a stable market, but it's essential to consider other factors, such as sales performance and local market conditions, to assess the overall health of the franchise in that area.