How can the Ben Jerrys Warehouse Addendum be amended?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
is Agreement, upon any other default by OPERATOR, or upon any default by the Catering Entity of this Agreement, BEN & JERRY'S may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination (in the manner set forth under Section 23 hereof) stating the nature of the default to OPERATOR and the Catering Entity at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that OPERATOR or the Catering Entity may avoid termination by immediately initiating a remedy to cure such default, curing it to the satisfaction of BEN & JERRY'S, and by promptly providing proof thereof to BEN & JERRY'S within the thirty (30) day period. If any such default is not cured within the specified time, or such longer period as applicable law may require, this Agreement shall
terminate without further notice to OPERATOR or the Catering Entity, effective immediately upon the expiration of the thirty (30) day period or such longer period as applicable law may require.
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- Section 15 of the Franchise Agreement shall be amended by the addition of the following Section 15.6:
- 15.6 Should [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] cease to provide Off-Premises Activities [and/or Mobile Vending] from the Authorized Warehouse, the Warehouse Addendum will no longer be in force and effect and the terms of the Franchise Agreement will revert to their original form without any modification.
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- Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement shall be amended by the addition of the following Section 16.10:
- 16.10 In the event that [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] ceases to provide Off-Premises Activities [and/or Mobile Vending] services from the Authorized Warehouse:
- 16.10.1 [OPERATOR/The Catering Entity] shall immediately and permanently cease to use, in any manner whatsoever, the Authorized Warehouse for any purpose related to Ben & Jerry's or the Scoop Shop.
- 16.10.2 [OPERATOR/The Catering Entity] shall immediately cease use of any confidential methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the System, the Proprietary Mark "Ben & Jerry's" (including the identifying information necessary for deliveries) and all other Proprietary Marks and distinctive forms, slogans, signs, symbols, and devices associated with the System at the Authorized Warehouse. [OPERATOR/The Catering Entity] shall cease to use all stationery, email addresses, forms, products, and any other articles which incorporate or display the Proprietary Marks at the Authorized Warehouse, and [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] shall immediately change the telephone number associated with the Authorized Warehouse, if different from the telephone number of the Scoop Shop.
- 16.10.3 In the event [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this Section 16.10, BEN & JERRY'S shall have the right to enter upon the Authorized Warehouse, without being guilty of trespass or any other tort, for the purpose of making or causing to be made such changes as may be required, at the expense of [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] which expense [OPERATOR/the Catering Entity] agrees to pay upon demand.
Full Time Best Efforts
- Section 17.1 of the Franchise Agreement shall be deleted and shall be replaced by the following Section 17.1:
17.1 OPERATOR covenants that, during the term of this Agreement, except as otherwise approved in writing by BEN & JERRY'S, OPERATOR (or, if OPERATOR is other than an individual, an Owner) shall devote full time and best efforts to the management and operation of the Scoop Shop and the Authorized Warehouse.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–358)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Ben Jerrys Franchise Disclosure Document states that specific sections of the Franchise Agreement are amended by the Warehouse Addendum.
According to Item 15, Section 15 of the Franchise Agreement is amended by adding Section 15.6. This new section stipulates that if the franchisee ceases to provide off-premises activities from the authorized warehouse, the Warehouse Addendum will no longer be in effect, and the terms of the Franchise Agreement will revert to their original form without modification. Similarly, Item 16 states that Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement is amended by adding Section 16.10, which outlines the requirements if the franchisee stops providing off-premises activities from the authorized warehouse.
Furthermore, Section 23 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to include acknowledgements from the operator and catering entity. These acknowledgements confirm that Ben Jerrys is exempt from registration in California, that the franchisee received the franchise disclosure document at least ten business days before signing the Warehouse Addendum, and that the franchisee received information about the specific sections of the Franchise Agreement being modified at least ten business days before the modification. The franchisee also acknowledges that the Warehouse Addendum is offered voluntarily and does not substantially and adversely impact their rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement. These amendments are binding upon the parties and shall be ratified and confirmed if they have not rescinded this Warehouse Addendum within ten business days after its receipt.