What was the total number of Ben Jerrys outlets at the end of 2023?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 161 | 155 | -6 |
| 2023 | 155 | 149 | -6 | |
| 2024 | 149 | 152 | +3 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 163 | 157 | -6 |
| 2023 | 157 | 151 | -6 | |
| 2024 | 151 | 154 | +3 |
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, at the end of 2023, there were a total of 151 Ben Jerrys outlets. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 149 franchised outlets and 2 company-owned outlets at the close of 2023. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's footprint and the relative distribution between franchised and company-operated stores.
The document also shows a net change of -6 outlets during 2023. Monitoring these changes in outlet numbers can help a prospective franchisee understand the stability and growth trends within the Ben Jerrys franchise system. It is important to investigate the reasons behind outlet closures or openings to assess the overall health and attractiveness of the franchise opportunity.