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"Ben & Jerry's" "Special Venue Scoop Shop"
The Ben & Jerry’s Special Venue Scoop Shop franchise enables contract feeders and managed service providers to operate branded ice cream scoop shops within institutional facilities such as airports, stadiums, universities, hospitals, and other special venues. Franchisees sell an approved menu of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, toppings, confections, novelties, fountain drinks, and related products using the proprietary system standards for design, operations, and quality. The business targets captive audiences in limited-access locations, with shop formats including full-sized shops, in-line shops, and kiosks, supplemented by catering services within the venue.
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Franchise Costs
3% royalty + 2% ad fund + $100/mo POS SaaS license fee + up to $3,500/yr ($292/mo) technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 11 Special Venue Scoop Shops that reported sales each month during the 52-week period ending December 31, 2024, or during months open if seasonal.
* Average and median gross sales are explicitly stated in Note 1. No expense or profit information is provided to calculate net income, net profit, EBITDA, or profit ranges. Top/bottom quartile revenue cannot be determined from the provided revenue bands and individual highest/lowest sales figures.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $635,597
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Unlock financial performance data"Ben & Jerry's" "Special Venue Scoop Shop" Franchise Analysis
Picture slinging premium scoops of Ben & Jerry's to throngs of hungry fans in stadiums, travelers at airports, or students on campus—prime spots where indulgence meets captivity. The 2025 FDD's Item 19 lays bare revenue performance from these high-footfall outposts, yet the system's recent trajectory hints at turbulence. Is this a flavorful path to steady cash flow, or a chill in a once-hot niche?
Item 7 pegs total initial investment at $154,200-$526,300 for formats from kiosks to full shops, kicked off by an $18,000 franchise fee. Ongoing costs bite with 3% royalty, 2% brand/ad fund, $100/month POS SaaS license, and up to $3,500/year ($292/month) technology fee. Item 19's 17 reporting locations clock average gross sales at $635,597 and median at $463,407—strong top-line potential from captive audiences, though the median suggests variability tied to venue traffic and contracts.
Growth stalled sharply, dropping 23% from 22 units in 2023 to 17 in 2024, with just 1 projected new unit signaling caution amid venue-specific risks like lease renewals or event fluctuations. High averages tempt, but the revenue gap and contraction underscore digging into Item 20's transfers/terminations and venue dependency—proven operators with foodservice chops could thrive, while newcomers face a steeper scoop.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How "Ben & Jerry's" "Special Venue Scoop Shop" Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 82% of Desserts & Ice Cream franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
"Ben & Jerry's" "Special Venue Scoop Shop" Current | $154K – $526K | $18K | 3.0% | 17 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $180K – $515K | $54K | 6.0% | 295 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| BRUSTER'S | $415K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.0% | 219 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $326K – $656K | $37K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+6 more states
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15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a "Ben & Jerry's" "Special Venue Scoop Shop" franchise ranges from $154,200 to $526,300. This includes a franchise fee of $18,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.0% of gross sales.
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