Were there any Ben Jerrys non-renewals in Georgia in 2024?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 81–89)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no non-renewals in Georgia in 2024. The provided table regarding outlets and franchisee information indicates that the number of Ben Jerrys locations in Georgia remained constant throughout 2022, 2023, and 2024. Specifically, there was one outlet at the start of each year and one outlet at the end of each year.
Furthermore, the table includes columns for 'Terminations,' 'Non-Renewals,' 'Reacquired by Franchisor,' and 'Ceased Operations Other Reasons.' The value in the 'Non-Renewals' column for Georgia in 2024 is '0', indicating that no Ben Jerrys franchises in Georgia were not renewed during that year. This suggests that the franchisee in Georgia chose to continue operating their Ben Jerrys location under the existing franchise agreement.
Prospective franchisees can find this type of information in Item 20 of the FDD, which provides data on the number of franchises that have been terminated, not renewed, or otherwise ceased operations. Reviewing this data can help potential franchisees assess the stability and success rate of existing franchises within the Ben Jerrys system. It is important to note that while the FDD provides historical data, future performance may vary.