What must Ben Jerrys receive before a franchisee is authorized to develop the site?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will not be authorized to develop the Site until we receive the Site Authorization Notice signed by you and anyone else who will be listed on the Franchise Agreement. If you are unclear as to anything stated above or have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely, Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. Notice. I/We have carefully read, understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the Site Authorization *
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–358)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will not be authorized to develop a site until Ben Jerrys receives a signed Site Authorization Notice. This notice must be signed by the franchisee and anyone else who will be listed on the Franchise Agreement.
Prior to this, the prospective franchisee, referred to as the DEVELOPER, must submit a site evaluation package (SEP) to Ben & Jerry's for each proposed site. Ben & Jerry's has the right to require SEPs for up to three proposed sites simultaneously and has ten business days to approve or disapprove each site. Written approval from Ben & Jerry's, in the form of a Site Authorization Notice, is required before the franchisee can execute a lease or binding agreement to purchase the proposed site.
It is important for prospective Ben Jerrys franchisees to carefully review and understand the terms outlined in the Site Authorization Notice and to address any questions with Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. before signing. Additionally, all parties who will be listed on the Franchise Agreement must sign the Site Authorization Notice.