How many Ben Jerrys outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Vermont during 2024?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 outlets reacquired from franchisees in Vermont during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines outlet information by state and year, including the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees.
The data shows that in Vermont during 2024, the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees was zero. The number of outlets at the start of the year was two, no outlets were opened, and the number of outlets at the end of the year remained at two. This indicates that there were no changes in ownership from franchisees back to Ben Jerrys within Vermont during that year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability of Ben Jerrys franchises in Vermont and the likelihood of the company needing to reacquire locations. A high number of reacquired stores could indicate financial instability or operational issues within the franchise system, while a low number suggests a healthy and well-managed network.