On what page of the Ben Jerrys agreement can I find information about the 'GRANT' section?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
-
- No Franchise Rights. No offer by BEN & JERRY'S to grant a franchise to PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR shall be made except by a written document specifically identified as a Ben & Jerry's Franchise Agreement which is executed by an officer of BEN & JERRY'S. This Preliminary Agreement is not an offer of a franchise or a commitment or promise by BEN & JERRY'S to offer PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR a franchise. Unless and until a Franchise Agreement is signed by BEN & JERRY'S, PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR shall not use the "Ben & Jerry's" marks or system, nor shall PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR at any time make any representations or commitment on behalf of BEN & JERRY'S.
-
- Application. PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR agrees to make all applications and provide all information reasonably requested by BEN & JERRY'S to evaluate PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR's qualifications and suitability to enter into a Franchise Agreement with BEN & JERRY'S.
-
- Identification of a Site for a Shop. Within the Evaluation Period, PROSPECTIVE OPERATOR agrees to locate and submit one or more proposed sites, in the manner described
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–358)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
I am unable to provide the exact page number in Ben Jerrys' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that contains information about the 'GRANT' section. While the excerpts from Item 23 discuss various aspects of agreements, transfers, and rights, they do not specifically mention a 'GRANT' section or provide a page reference for it.
However, the excerpts do discuss the conditions under which Ben & Jerry's grants rights to developers and prospective operators. For example, it clarifies that no franchise rights are granted except through a written Franchise Agreement executed by an officer of Ben & Jerry's. It also outlines the rights Ben & Jerry's retains, such as the ability to operate or license others to operate businesses outside the Development Area.
To find the specific 'GRANT' section, a prospective franchisee should carefully review the full Franchise Agreement and related exhibits within the FDD. They should also directly ask the franchisor for the location of any sections detailing the specific grants of rights and obligations to the franchisee.