Baskin-Robbins

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 & Franchises Fees

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

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

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Baskin-Robbins News

Us Ice Cream Chain Franchise Continues National Expansion
Baskin Robbins, a USA based ice cream and frozen dessert chain, is set to expand its franchise across Denver. The company currently has 13 stores operating in and around Denver, with a further 25 outlets in Colorado. Baskin Robbins is aiming to increase this by 60 stores over the next few years, whi... more

Baskin-robbins Looks To Enter Panama City Market
Canton, Mass.-based Baskin-Robbins has plans to open 24 new stores in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama, including multiple locations in the Panama City area, a company official said via e-mail Monday. "Baskin-Robbins expects to open at least three stores over the next couple of years in... more

Baskin-robbins Opens Northern Florida And Phoenix For Franchise Sales
More than 50 new stores are projected over the next several years throughout the northern Florida region and the surrounding counties of Escambia, Leon, Wakulla, Okaloosa, Duval, Nassau, Clay, Putnam and Santa Rosa, among others. Currently, Baskin-Robbins operates more than 15 locations in and ar... more

Baskin-robbins Opens Denver For Franchise Sales
The company has said that it will open more than 60 new stores in the next several years throughout Denver and the surrounding counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver and Jefferson, among others. Baskin-Robbins' Denver launch is part of a growth strategy, which includes expanding in exis... more

Baskin-robbins Opens Cincinnati For Franchise Sales
More than 30 new stores are projected over the next several years throughout Cincinnati and the surrounding counties of Hamilton, Boone, Kenton and Campbell, among others. Currently, Baskin-Robbins operates 34 stores across Ohio. The company plans to open 200 locations statewide in small and larg... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Baskin-Robbins open? 1945
When did Baskin-Robbins start Franching? 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

1 Other Franchises in this Family

• Dunkin' Donuts

Related Franchise Categories

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

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