From Fired to Fired Up: How Jeni’s Ice Cream Just Bet Big on Ben & Jerry’s Ex-CEO to Ignite Franchise Growth—and Why It Could Shake Up the Industry
Ever wonder what happens when the captain of one scoop empire jumps ship to helm another? Well, that’s exactly the kind of swirl stirring up in the premium ice cream world right now. David Stever, fresh off a rather frosty exit from Ben & Jerry’s amidst some pretty spicy boardroom drama, has just taken the reins at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Now, I don’t know about you, but mixing creative passion with a dash of ambition usually whips up something pretty unforgettable. Jeni’s, already scooping up $150 million in revenue and boasting over 90 shops, is now gearing up for its franchise debut this summer — talk about a growth spurt worth savoring! Stever’s eye caught by Jeni’s creative spark, it feels like a classic case of one brand’s loss becoming another’s sweet gain. Ready to see how this scoop saga unfolds? LEARN MORE
One premium ice cream brand’s loss is another’s gain. David Stever, 60, took the helm of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams this month after leaving Ben & Jerry’s in March 2025. According to court filings, Stever departed amid tensions between parent company Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s board over the ice cream brand’s progressive political activism.
Now Stever is leading Jeni’s through a major growth push. The Columbus, Ohio-based company notched $150 million in revenue last year and operates more than 90 company-owned scoop shops. Last September, Jeni’s announced it would move into franchising for the first time, with the first franchise location set to open early this summer.
Stever says he was drawn to Jeni’s focus on creativity. He’s replacing interim CEO Poe Timmons, who stepped in after Stacy Peterson left to become president and COO of Jersey Mike’s.
One premium ice cream brand’s loss is another’s gain. David Stever, 60, took the helm of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams this month after leaving Ben & Jerry’s in March 2025. According to court filings, Stever departed amid tensions between parent company Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s board over the ice cream brand’s progressive political activism.
Now Stever is leading Jeni’s through a major growth push. The Columbus, Ohio-based company notched $150 million in revenue last year and operates more than 90 company-owned scoop shops. Last September, Jeni’s announced it would move into franchising for the first time, with the first franchise location set to open early this summer.
Stever says he was drawn to Jeni’s focus on creativity. He’s replacing interim CEO Poe Timmons, who stepped in after Stacy Peterson left to become president and COO of Jersey Mike’s.
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