This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a roughly 90-unit ice cream shop and retail brand, is launching a franchising program for the first time. The chain has built up substantial brand awareness both through its shops and its partnerships with major retailers like Whole Foods, Target and Kroger, which could be an asset to prospective franchisees. The brand’s experience b ...