How much does a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $188,300–$631,300, including a $39,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise

Ice Cream Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$188,300–$631,300

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

157

Closure signals

4 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop worth it? How it compares to 32 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $188,300	about average (median $188,300)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	more honest than 64% of bakery, dessert & ice cream franchises
Closure rate	2.5% of outlets	worse than 61% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	4	more litigious than 70% of peers

Benchmarked against every bakery, dessert & ice cream franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales data for 126 full-year shops (median $583,767) and 15 seasonal shops (median $261,664). Charts show sales by location type; excludes costs/expenses. No earnings projections provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 ceased operations in 2025; minimal terminations; stable outlet count suggests low failure rate.

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $188,300–$631,300, including a $39,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise owners make?: Gross sales data for 126 full-year shops (median $583,767) and 15 seasonal shops (median $261,664). Charts show sales by location type; excludes costs/expenses. No earnings projections provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise failure rate?: 4 ceased operations in 2025; minimal terminations; stable outlet count suggests low failure rate.
Is a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.