Baskin-Robbins vs Creamistry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Investment $123,952 - $558,830$224,500 - $576,500
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5.9%6%
Advertising Fee 5%1.5%
Year Founded 19452014
Year Franchised 19482014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• - a passion for customer service - a strong business acumen.

    Financing Options
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2.5 weeks Classroom Training: 2.5 weeks On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 9-12 hours Additional Training: 10-12 days at franchisee's location
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformGrand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20

    Expansion Plans
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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
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    About Creamistry

    We at Creamistry are Ice Cream Fanatics! We believe ice cream should never be sitting in a freezer waiting to be served. Our ice cream is made-to-order, freshly prepared and frozen right in front of the customer. Combine it with great customer service and a spectacular liquid nitrogen smoke show, and you have a recipe for success. We're always looking for owners who are as passionate about ice cream as we are - franchisees who love to put smiles on people's faces with quality products, friendly staff, an enjoyable environment and one of a kind experience that will have people coming in again and again.
    Franchise Fee: $40,000.00 2nd Store: $30,000.00 Subsequent Stores: $20,000.00

    International Inquiries:
    Samer Said 
    [email protected]
    559-241-4881

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