"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.
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
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 | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 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
Franchisee Contacts
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently 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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