Baskin-Robbins vs U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Investment $123,952 - $558,830$360,000 - $466,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5.9%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19452008
Year Franchised 19482008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baskin-Robbins Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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
    U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2.5 weeks Classroom Training: 2.5 weeks -
    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
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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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    #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 U-Swirl-n-Go

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    U-Swirl International has launched a new concept. “U-Swirl-n-Go” is a 2-4 self-serve frozen yogurt machine kiosk (depending on size constraints) that is ideal for Convenience Stores, Truck Stops, Malls, Airports, University Food Courts, or other Non-Traditional Locations. This can be done in as little as 50 square feet of space. Because of the modular design the kiosk can be retro-fitted or featured in a new store build out as a custom design.
    Advantages:
    • Great opportunity to increase revenues and profits
    • Increase store traffic from “the pump” to “the store”
    • Turns existing floor space into “Branded Profits”
    • National Brand Alliance with over 280 traditional stores in 38 states and 4 countries
    • Cheaper and more efficient than going-it-alone
    • Minimal Space
    • Little to no additional Labor costs
    • Opportunity for a unique product offering in your trade area
    Kiosks
    • 40 - 50 square foot minimum
    • Easy install (kiosk-in-a-box)
    • Kiosks are built modularly and shipped read to assemble (retro-fit)
    • Custom design available for new store builds
    • Yogurt is machine ready
    • On-site Training