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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

Baskin-robbins Opens Charleston, South Carolina For Franchise Sales
Baskin-Robbins is expanding its footprint with franchise sales in Charleston, South Carolina. More than 12 new stores are projected throughout Charleston and the surrounding area over the next several years. Baskin-Robbins currently operates more than 6,000 stores in 35 countries and opened more ... more

Baskin-robbins Is Looking For Local Franchisees
Ice cream icon Baskin-Robbins plans to expand in the Washington market. The company currently has a total of 86 franchise-owned locations in the Washington area, 32 of them are stand-alone stores and the rest are Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts combo stores. It expects to open an additional... more

Baskin-robbins Opens Raleigh And Durham For Franchise Sales
Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding region are now open for franchise sales. More than 30 new stores are projected throughout the area. Baskin-Robbins currently operates more than 6,000 stores in 35 countries and opened more than 600 stores globally in 2008. Wit... more

Baskin-robbins Eyes Austin For 2009 Franchise Growth
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite ice cream shop, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that Austin, TX is a priority growth market in 2009. In order to share information about the 20 stores it wants to develop in and around Austin, Baskin-Robbins is hosting ... more

Baskin-robbins Opens Louisville, Kentucky For Franchise Sales; Plans More Than 20 New Stores In The Region
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite ice cream shop, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that Louisville, KY is now open for franchise sales. More than 20 new stores are projected throughout Louisville and the surrounding counties of Jefferson and Oldham, amon... 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

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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