Ben & Jerry’s is setting up a permanent shop at Seattle’s Pier 54 after a successful pop-up last summer.
SEATTLE — Ben & Jerry’s is planning a permanent presence along Seattle’s waterfront after signing a lease for a new scoop shop at Pier 54.
The ice cream company leased space at 1001 Alaskan Way #105. The upcoming full-service location will be operated by franchise owners who also run Ben & Jerry’s stores in Green Lake and Gig Harbor. Another Seattle location is planned for Thornton Place at Northgate.
The deal comes after the company operated a seasonal pop-up at Pier 54 last summer. Company representatives said the strong response, combined with ongoing redevelopment efforts along the waterfront, helped solidify the decision to open a permanent store at the site.
Franchise owner Lance Blair said the location’s historic atmosphere and the property owner’s vision for the waterfront played a major role in the expansion plans.
“As a Seattle native, the waterfront holds a special place in my heart,” Blair said. “I could not be more excited to be a part of bringing Ben & Jerry’s to Pier 54 and continue building connections with the local community while serving visitors from around the world.”
Ben & Jerry’s plans to return this summer with another seasonal pop-up ahead of the permanent shop’s opening.
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