Scoop Shop Program

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall record all sales on a computer-based, point-of-sale record keeping and control system designated by BEN & JERRY’S, or on any other equipment or communication system specified by BEN & JERRY’S in the Manual or otherwise in writing.

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall, at OPERATOR’s expense, submit to BEN & JERRY’S in the form prescribed by BEN & JERRY’S, the following reports, financial statements, and other data:

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We may be an approved supplier of some of such items.

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We have organized and facilitated the growth of a council known as the “Ben & Jerry’s Franchisee Advisory Council” (“Council”).

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We reserve the right to change our specifications in the future to take advantage of technological advances or to adapt the POS System to meet operational needs and changes.

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We and/or our affiliates may receive payments or other compensation from suppliers on account of the suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Ben & Jerry’s Shops in the System.

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approximately 80% of your total purchases or leases in the continuing operation of your Shop.

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You must pay a charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the evaluation and testing.

Franchise agreement

If OPERATOR desires to purchase any equipment, supplies, services, and products (including the Products) from suppliers other than those previously designated or approved by BEN & JERRY’S, OPERATOR shall first submit to BEN & JERRY’S a written request for authorization to purchase such items

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall make such modifications or alterations to the Premises (including the changing of, and the assigning to BEN & JERRY’S of, the telephone number) immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR agrees to comply with such directives related to OPERATOR’s compliance with the applicable industry regulations and/or guidelines related to the processing of credit/debit cards promulgated by the card issuers (e.g., Cardholder Information Security Program (“CISP”) promulgated by Visa®)) and/or service…

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We will conduct, as we deem advisable, inspections of the operation of the Shop.

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The Manual may be set forth in several volumes, including such amendments thereto, as BEN & JERRY’S may electronically publish from time to time.

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You must obtain our written authorization of the proposed site, including basic footprint review, before executing a lease or a binding agreement to purchase the proposed site.

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall not establish a separate Website or register any domain name that displays or uses the Proprietary Marks or any marks confusingly similar thereto, or that refers to this Agreement, the Products, BEN & JERRY’S or the System.

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall conduct, at its own expense, a grand opening event and related promotional activities and marketing (the “Grand Opening”) in accordance with the Grand Opening program set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing, provided that BEN & JERRY’S shall not require OPERATOR to expend more than Three…

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards (“Gift Cards”) and (whether as part of, or separate from, Gift Cards) loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards ”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card or Loyalty Card provided or designated by BEN & JERRY’S, and only in the manner specified by BEN &…

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If a mandatory Cooperative for the geographic area in which your Shop is located, you must become a member of the Cooperative within 30 days.

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At present, you must purchase the Ben & Jerry’s Products directly from our designated independent distributors for your Shop.

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You must purchase the Ben & Jerry’s Products (as defined in Item 1) for your Shop that have been manufactured by Homemade (our direct parent company) as we determine in our sole discretion.

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR agrees to maintain, at all times, credit card relationships with the credit and debit card issuers or sponsors, check or credit verification services, financial- center services, merchant service providers, and electronic fund transfer systems (together, “Credit Card Vendors”) that BEN & JERRY’S may…

Franchise agreement

Additionally, OPERATOR shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards (“Gift Cards”) and (whether as part of, or separate from, Gift Cards) loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards ”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card or Loyalty Card provided or designated by BEN & JERRY’S, and only in the manner…

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Either you, or your fully-trained manager who has completed Scoop U Training to our satisfaction, must, at all times, provide supervision of the Shop.

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We will require that you purchase an approved POS System and related software, including any SaaS license required in connection with the POS System.

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All such data entered into your POS or Dashboard, and otherwise captured in your POS, is and will be owned by us, and we will have the right to use such data in any manner that we deem appropriate without compensation to you.

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Follow-Up Training You, your manager and other employees may also be required to attend additional courses, seminars, and other training programs as we may require from time to time (and for which we may impose a fee).

Franchise agreement

OPERATOR (or a designated full time employee of OPERATOR) shall, at OPERATOR’s sole expense, attend the first national convention organized by BEN & JERRY’S after execution of this Franchise Agreement and shall participate in any training programs and workshops offered at the convention.