What section of the Ben Jerrys manual covers 'Administrative and Contractual' topics?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
provide at least the types and minimum amounts of coverage as are specified in the Manual, or as otherwise prescribed by BEN & JERRY'S in writing, as such may be modified by BEN & JERRY'S from time to time.
- 13.6 [OPERATOR's/The Catering Entity's] obligation to obtain and maintain the policy or policies in the amounts specified in the Manual or otherwise in writing shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance which may be maintained by BEN & JERRY'S, nor shall [OPERATOR's/the Catering Entity's] performance of that obligation relieve it of liability under the indemnity provisions set forth in Section 20.3 of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–358)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Ben & Jerry's Franchise Disclosure Document excerpts provided, there is no explicit mention of a specific section within the Ben & Jerry's Franchise Operations Manual that is dedicated to 'Administrative and Contractual' topics. The excerpts cover a range of topics including marketing and promotion, insurance, entire agreement clauses, and obligations of the operator.
However, several sections imply the existence of administrative and contractual guidelines within the manual. For instance, the insurance section mentions that the types and minimum amounts of coverage are specified in the manual. Similarly, the 'Full Time Best Efforts' section states that the operator's full-time commitment is set forth in the manual. These references suggest that the manual likely contains detailed information on these administrative and contractual aspects of operating a Ben & Jerry's franchise.
A prospective franchisee should directly ask Ben & Jerry's franchisor for clarification on where to find information regarding administrative and contractual topics within the Franchise Operations Manual. Specifically, they should inquire about sections detailing insurance requirements, operational standards, and any other administrative procedures necessary for compliance and successful franchise management.