Ben and Jerry's Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

About Us

Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., the Vermont-based manufacturer of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet, was founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. Ben and Jerry's products are distributed nationwide and in selected foreign countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchised Ben & Jerry's scoop shops, restaurants, and other venues. Ben & Jerry's, a wholly-owned autonomous subsidiary of Unilever, operates its business on a three-part mission statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward and a commitment to the community.

When you step into a Ben & Jerry's scoop shop, you're in for a whole lot more than a treat -- you're in for the wholly extraordinary Ben & Jerry's ice cream experience we call "joy for the belly & soul."

Our customers go to Ben & Jerry's scoop shops with a powerful set of expectations that go way beyond the great taste of our ice cream. Ben & Jerry's franchisees deliver on those expectations and more, serving up euphoric flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet in an atmosphere enhanced by a genuine commitment to outstanding customer service and to community involvement. Backed by our unique brand and shared desire to operate in a socially responsible way, our franchisees are harnessing the power of "doing well by doing good."

Established: 1978
First Unit Franchised: 1981
Franchised Units: 260 in U.S.
Company Owned Units: 3 in U.S.
States Registered In: We are registered throughout the U.S., but our list of target markets is more specific (see Open Market list below).

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: 8 days of training at Scoop University in Vermont, and 3-4 days on-site right before you open.

What does a Ben and Jerry's Franchise Cost?

Ben and Jerry's franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: minimum liquidity of $100,000
Total Investment: $164,485-$485,800
Minimum Net Worth: $350,000
Franchise Fee: $37,000
Royalty: 3%
Ad: 2% local, 2% national
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Is Ben and Jerry's a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Ben and Jerry's is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Ben and Jerry's a Home Based franchise?

No. Ben and Jerry's is not a home based franchise opportunity.

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What Do Ben and Jerry's Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Ben and Jerry's franchisees make. Ben and Jerry's offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Ben and Jerry's a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Ben and Jerry's is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Ben and Jerry's Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Ben and Jerry's franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Ben and Jerry's Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Ben and Jerry's franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Ben and Jerry's Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Ben and Jerry's franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Ben and Jerry's Looking for International franchisees?

No. Ben and Jerry's franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

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Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants, Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Passive Franchise

Home Based Franchise

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

International Franchise Opportunities

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

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The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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