Can Ben Jerrys provide a list of lenders who have previously financed Ben Jerrys franchisees?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of our franchisees and developers as of December 31, 2024 are listed in Exhibit M.
The name, city, state and last known telephone number of every franchisee and developer who has had an agreement terminated, cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under our Franchise Agreement during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or who has not communicated with us within ten weeks of the date of this Disclosure Document are listed in Exhibit M.
Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not specified whether Ben & Jerry's provides a list of lenders who have previously financed Ben & Jerry's franchisees. The FDD does include several exhibits, including Exhibit M, which lists current and former franchisees and developers as of December 31, 2024.
While Exhibit M provides contact information for current and former franchisees, it does not explicitly state whether this list includes information about lenders or financial institutions that have worked with these franchisees. A prospective franchisee might find it helpful to contact current and former franchisees listed in Exhibit M to inquire about their experiences with financing and lenders.
To determine whether Ben & Jerry's can provide a list of lenders, a prospective franchisee should directly ask Ben & Jerry's about the availability of such a list and any resources or recommendations they may have regarding financing options. This information is crucial for franchisees who require financial assistance to start their Ben & Jerry's franchise.