How many Ben Jerrys franchises in the District of Columbia were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
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 were no Ben Jerrys franchises reacquired by the franchisor in the District of Columbia during 2023. The provided table outlines the franchise activity across various states, including the count of outlets reacquired by Ben Jerrys.
Specifically, the table details 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 the District of Columbia in 2023, the number of outlets reacquired by Ben Jerrys is listed as 0.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Ben Jerrys franchise system. A high number of reacquired franchises could indicate potential issues with franchise performance or franchisor-franchisee relations, while a low number, as in this case, suggests stability in the District of Columbia market.