Rank 527Food & RestaurantEst. 1978

Ben & Jerry's

South Burlington, VT

Premium ice cream franchise with social mission values and beloved classic flavors.

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FIC Score

47.4

out of 100

#527 Ranked

Investment Range

$125K – $494K

Franchise Fee

$37K

Total Units

600

5-Year Growth

+3%

FIC Score Breakdown

47.4
Scalability
47.2
Franchisor Support
47.8
Unit Economics
47.2
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#527

Overall Ranking

Out of 787 franchises

Specifications

Min Investment$125K
Max Investment$494K
Franchise Fee$37K
Liquid Capital$100K
5-Year Growth3%
Total Units600
Founded1978
Franchising Since1981
HeadquartersSouth Burlington, VT
Royalty Fee3%

About the Ben & Jerry's Franchise Opportunity

The Ben & Jerry's franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1978 and headquartered in South Burlington, VT. With over 600 franchise units, Ben & Jerry's is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.

The total investment required to become a Ben & Jerry's franchisee ranges from $125K to $494K. The initial franchise fee is $37K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $100K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 3%.

The Franchise Information Center has assigned Ben & Jerry's a FIC Score of 47.4 out of 100, ranking it #527 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (47.2/100), franchisor support quality (47.8/100), and unit economics (47.2/100).

Ben & Jerry's has demonstrated 3% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.

The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Ben & Jerry's franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.

Ben & Jerry's

FIC 47.4 · #527

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