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Baskin-Robbins Franchise

Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop

As a teenager in the 1930s, Irv Robbins managed an ice cream shop in Tacoma, Washington. Bored with serving traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, Robbins began experimenting, mixing fruit and candies into the ice cream.

After serving in World War II, Robbins bought an ice cream parlor in Glendale, California. Three years later, he convinced his brother-in-law, Burt Baskin, to join the business. The two men flipped a coin to see whose name would go first on the sign. Baskin won, and in 1945, Baskin-Robbins was born.

Today, Baskin-Robbins has locations in more than 50 countries, each serving the company's famous 31 flavors of ice cream as well as frozen yogurt, sherbet, cakes and drinks.

Baskin-Robbins is a subsidiary of Allied Domecq, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Togo's. Franchisees may operate combination stores, co-branding Baskin-Robbins with either Dunkin' Donuts or Togo's.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Baskin-Robbins franchise?

Total Investment: $145,700-$527,800
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 5.9%
Advertising Fee:

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Baskin-Robbins News

Baskin-robbins Opens Houston For Franchise Sales; Plans More Than 100 New Stores
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, is rapidly expanding its Texas footprint with today's announcement that Houston is now open for franchise sales. More than 100 new stores are projected over the next several years throughout Greater Houston and the surrounding c... more

Baskin-robbins Market Share Melting
It''''s a brand that's deliciously familiar to baby boomers. Too bad their kids don't seem to care. Baskin-Robbins, a long-time synonym for takeout ice cream, has watched its U.S. market share melt as a generation picked up a taste for café lattes. Now, the company is ret... more

Two Equity Groups Expected To Bid For Dunkin' Donuts Chain
Two groups of private-equity firms planned to submit bids Thursday to buy Dunkin' Donuts, the biggest U.S. coffee-doughnut chain, from the French company that acquired it as part of a bigger deal last summer, two people familiar with the groups' plans said. Thursday was the deadline to su... more

Treats For Everyone: Baskin-robbins Celebrates Its 60th Birthday
Here's the ultimate scoop! To commemorate its 60th birthday, icecream icon Baskin-Robbins will launch a succession of sweet events and initiatives beginning in September 2005. Paying special tribute to the ice cream flavors created throughout its 60 years, such as Beatle Nut, Gold Medal Ribbon®,... more

Baskin-robbins To Host Global 'Free Scoop Night'
Baskin-Robbins announced its fourth annual "Free Scoop Night" event on Wednesday, April 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. local time. For the first time, this flavorful event has "gone global," and stores from Australia and the Caribbean to Asia and South America will be dishing out a free scoop ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Baskin-Robbins open? 1945
When did Baskin-Robbins start franchising? 1948

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	2765	134	2645	0
2004	2241	0	2330	3
2003	2010	0	2165	3
2002	2322	0	2105	2
2001	2152	185	2105	6

Expansion Plans

International: Asia, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): Construction, remodeling, leasehold improve.

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Regional advertising

Business Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothies Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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