Baskin-Robbins
130 Royall St.
Canton, MA 2021
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(800) 777-9983
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(781) 737-5136
- (818) 996-5163 (Fax)
BASKIN-ROBBINS develops, operates and franchises retail stores that sell ice cream, frozen yogurt and other approved services. In some markets, BASKIN-ROBBINS, together with TOGO'S and/or DUNKIN' DONUTS, offers multiple brand combinations of the three brands. TOGO'S, BASKIN-ROBBINS and DUNKIN' DONUTS are all subsidiaries of Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1950
Franchising Since: 1950
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
6,000 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
6,001 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
3,358 |
56.0% |
In 41 States
|
| Canada |
620 |
10.3% |
In 9 Provinces
|
| International |
2,022 |
33.7% |
In 10 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
6,000 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
554 |
| Illinois |
195 |
| New York |
181 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
N/A |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Randolph, MA |
51 Days |
| Another Location |
3.5 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$300K |
| Cash Investment |
$100K |
| Total Investment |
$250K |
| Average Total Investment |
$250K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$40K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$40K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5-5.9% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
5% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
|
| Encourages Conversions |
No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
N/A |
| General Business Experience |
N/A |
| Specific Industry Experience |
N/A |
| Formal Education |
N/A |
| Psychological Profile |
N/A |
| Personal Interviews |
N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
27 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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