For a Ben Jerrys warehouse location, what activities are specifically prohibited at the leased premises?
Ben_Jerrys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Authorized Warehouse shall not be used for the preparation of any Products, shall not make use of signage on the exterior of the premises (except for such identifying information necessary for deliveries), provide Off-Premises Activities [and/or Mobile Vending] at or within the Authorized Warehouse or otherwise serve or sell Products or products directly to any customer at or within the Authorized Warehouse. [OPERATOR/The Catering Entity] shall also refrain from using or permitting the use of the Authorized Warehouse for any unauthorized or unlawful purpose; and shall refrain from using or permitting the use of the Authorized Warehouse for any purpose or activity other than those specifically listed in this Section 7.2 at any time without first obtaining the written consent of BEN & JERRY'S.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–358)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ben Jerrys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the activities prohibited at an authorized warehouse location are very specific. The warehouse cannot be used for the preparation of any products. Additionally, franchisees are not allowed to put signage on the exterior of the warehouse, except for information necessary for deliveries.
Furthermore, the Ben Jerrys franchisee is prohibited from providing Off-Premises Activities or Mobile Vending at or within the authorized warehouse. The franchisee also cannot directly serve or sell products to any customer at or within the warehouse.
Finally, the franchisee must refrain from using the authorized warehouse for any unauthorized or unlawful purpose, or for any activity other than those specifically listed in the franchise agreement, without first obtaining written consent from Ben Jerrys.