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Ben & Jerry'sFranchise Cost 2026

Ben & Jerry's franchise cost in the US (2026): $188K–$402K investment · 3% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Ben & Jerry's runs a focused network whose observed customer response holds above the cohort's broadest players.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

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Ben & Jerry's and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
Ben & Jerry'sfranchise-owned	Focused	Middle
Burger Kingfranchise-owned	Broad	Softer
Applebee'sfranchise-owned	Broad	Middle
Crumblfranchise-owned	Broad	Stronger

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · Ben & Jerry's

What does a Ben & Jerry's franchise cost in the US?

The total investment for a Ben & Jerry's franchise for the Full-Size Scoop Shop format is $280K–$631K.

What royalty does Ben & Jerry's charge?

Ben & Jerry's charges a 3% royalty. A separate 2% marketing fund contribution also applies.

How much space does a Ben & Jerry's franchise need?

A Ben & Jerry's outlet needs from 450 sq ft for the Full-Size Scoop Shop format.

How many Ben & Jerry's outlets are there in the US?

Ben & Jerry's operates 171 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1978.

Who is eligible for a Ben & Jerry's franchise?

You will need capital of at least $280K, a site of 450+ sq ft, readiness for a hands-on, owner-operator role. Territory: Non-exclusive; protected Territory size case-by-case (shopping center or radius); franchisor reserves right to operate outside Territory; no alteration during term.

What training and support does Ben & Jerry's provide?

Ben & Jerry's provides 3 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers and designated distributors.

How long is the Ben & Jerry's franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: Scoop Shop: 10-yr term · one 10-yr renewal (sign then-current agreement). Satellite: 5-yr term · one 5-yr renewal. Test Shop: 6–12 months, no renewal.. Renewal fee: $12K.

How does a Ben & Jerry's franchisee earn?

A Ben & Jerry's franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet across its 3 formats (Full-Size Scoop Shop, In-Line Scoop Shop, Kiosk Scoop Shop). You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

How current is Ben & Jerry's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from Ben & Jerry's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a Ben & Jerry's franchise SBA-eligible?

Ben & Jerry's is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.

How many Ben & Jerry's units opened and closed recently?

Ben & Jerry's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 8 openings and 4 franchised-unit exits: 4 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Ben & Jerry's requires a minimum investment of $188K in a 100+ sqft commercial space under a ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR A KIOSK SCOOP SHOP (APPROXIMATELY 100-200 SQ.FT) model. Ben & Jerry's operates 171 outlets across the US, established in 1978. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1978
Total stores in the US: 171
Industry: Food & Beverage — Ice Cream Scoop Shop
Franchise model: ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR A KIOSK SCOOP SHOP (APPROXIMATELY 100-200 SQ.FT)
Setup CapEx: $188K
Minimum space requirement: 100+ sqft
Royalty: 3%

Ben & Jerry's Franchise Formats Available in the US

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR A KIOSK SCOOP SHOP (APPROXIMATELY 100-200 SQ.FT) — Investment from $188K, 100+ sqft
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR IN-LINE SHOPS (APPROXIMATELY 450-650 SQ.FT) — Investment from $228K, 450+ sqft
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR FULL-SIZED SHOPS (APPROXIMATELY 750-1200 SQ.FT) — Investment from $280K, 750+ sqft

Compare Ben & Jerry's with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Ben & Jerry's: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Ben & Jerry's operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/ben-jerrys.html for the full interactive prospectus.