Baskin-Robbins vs Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baskin-Robbins vs Sloan's Ice Cream including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
Investment $123,952 - $558,830$587,952 - $896,600
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5.9%6%
Advertising Fee 5%1% Nat'l
Year Founded 19451999
Year Franchised 19481999
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2.5 weeks Classroom Training: 2.5 weeks The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a Sloan's franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Baskin-Robbins

    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. 

    Veteran Incentives  First-store franchise fee waived; royalty fee reduced for first 5 years
    "Top    ""    "Entrepreneur
    #100 in Canada's Top franchises.          
                                                                                                   
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    #30 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #13 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #38 in Franchise 500 for 2021.








    About Sloan's Ice Cream

    Since opening our first store in 1999, Sloan's has become an icon of Southern Florida for great ice cream and great fun. Our unmistakable look, terrific service and unforgettable ice cream have become a tourist attraction and a hot spot for local residents. While we think we have the greatest ice cream on the planet, what really differentiates Sloan's is the brand and systems that we have created to replicate the memorable experiences for all of our customers. Sloan's has been the recipient of numerous awards for best luxury ice cream. We are a family business and our franchisees can also be family businesses. Sloan Kamenstein created Sloan's out of a love of fine foods and sweets. As an accomplished chef and entrepreneur, Sloan still leads the company and is heavily involved in innovation, product development and growth. Sloan's builds its customer following by providing what we believe to be the best service, best product and best atmosphere. Each store is impeccably designed to create an emotional response for kids and adults and keep them coming back. Becoming a Sloan's franchisee gives you access to our brand, systems, training and support as you own and operate your very own Sloan's ice cream and candy store. You get:
    *Sloan's logos, signage, designs and operational systems
    *Buying power through our suppliers *Site selection and build out assistance
    *Extensive training in Florida at our headquarters and in our stores
    *On-site assistance just prior and during the opening of your location
    *An in-depth operations manual for every aspect of store ownership
    *Marketing materials and marketing assistance
    *Ongoing support site visits from Sloan's staff
    *Unlimited access to our team via phone and email
    We are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our franchisees. The opportunity to own your own business without being alone has never been sweeter.