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For Ben Jerrys, what is the maximum annual amount that the Technology Fee can reach?

Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

urred by us in connection with the | Upon Demand | If you wish to purchase any equipment, supplies, services, or products from suppliers other than those |

Type of Fee1/ Amount Due Date Remarks
product/supplier evaluation and testing previously approved by us, you must first submit to us the relevant information and samples of such proposed items. We will then have the right to inspect such items and/or supplier's facilities, and require that any proposed items be delivered for evaluation and testing either to us or to an independent testing facility designated by us.
Point of Sale (POS) SaaS License Fee Will vary depending on POS vendor Currently: $100 per month 15th day of each month on the Gross Sales for the prior month You are responsible for the payment of any applicable monthly POS license fees although we may act as your agent and prepay the POS provider directly to ensure that the POS license remains active during the term of your Franchise Agreement.

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 23–28)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee varies but will not exceed $3,500 annually. Currently, this fee is $0 per month. However, Ben Jerrys may in the future charge this monthly Technology Fee to cover costs associated with the implementation and/or maintenance of certain technologies required in connection with operating Scoop Shops and/or supporting the System.

This means that while franchisees are not currently paying a Technology Fee, they should be aware that Ben Jerrys reserves the right to implement one in the future. The fee would be used to offset technology-related expenses.

Prospective franchisees should factor this potential cost into their financial projections. It would be prudent to inquire with Ben Jerrys about the specific technologies this fee would cover and the likelihood of it being implemented in the near future to better assess the potential financial impact.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.