Did any Ben Jerrys outlets open in Georgia during 2023?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 opened in Georgia during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD 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.
Specifically, for Georgia, the table shows that there was 1 outlet at the start of 2023. The 'Outlets Opened' column indicates '0' for 2023, meaning no new Ben Jerrys locations were opened in Georgia during that year. The number of outlets at the end of the year remained at 1, further confirming that no new locations opened and no existing locations closed (aside from transfers) during that period.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's growth and stability in specific geographic areas. A lack of new openings could suggest market saturation, a strategic decision by the franchisor, or other factors that a prospective franchisee should investigate further. It is important to note that while no new stores opened, one transfer occurred in 2023.