Who should a prospective franchisee contact for additional information regarding Unilever's relationship with Ben Jerrys?

According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees seeking additional information regarding Unilever's relationship with Ben Jerrys should contact Franchise Development, Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. The document provides the address as 530 Community Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, and the phone number as (802) 846-1500.

Unilever's role is significant because it acquired Ben Jerrys's Parent company, leading to affiliated entities. Unilever, through its subsidiaries, operates as a global manufacturer and marketer of various consumer products, including ice cream. These subsidiaries may also have arrangements to distribute Ben & Jerry's Products to institutional accounts.

It's also important to note that Unilever announced plans in March 2024 to spin off all of its ice cream brands, including Ben & Jerry's, into a separate, stand-alone ice cream company via a corporate de-merger transaction, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. In March 2025, Unilever announced that the name of the new ice cream company is "Magnum Ice Cream Company", which will be a publicly traded company with a primary listing on the Amsterdam stock exchange and secondary listings on the London and New York stock exchanges. This transition could impact the franchise system, making it crucial for potential franchisees to stay informed.