Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 02:13PM 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. Franchise business owners may operate combination stores, co-branding Baskin-Robbins with either Dunkin' Donuts or Togo's.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Baskin-Robbins Franchises?
Total Cost: $145,700-$527,800
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5.9%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Contact Information for Baskin-Robbins
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Baskin-Robbins USA Co. |
Phone Number: (781)737-3000 |
Baskin-Robbins In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Baskin-Robbins begin operations? 1945
When did Baskin-Robbins begin selling franchises? 1948
Year United States 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
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest: Asia, Western Europe,
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No Other Sources for Financing: Construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements.
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes