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Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins is a global chain of ice cream parlors founded by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in 1945 in Glendale, California. Baskin-Robbins is on of the world's largest ice cream franchise, with franchises in over 30 countries, including Japan, Canada, Mexico the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Iran, Bangladesh, Korea, India, and Taiwan.

Baskin-Robbins is known for its "31 flavors" slogan. When the first Baskin-Robbins store opened, it offered 21 flavors, an innovative concept at the time. The idea for having 31 flavors came from the Carson-Roberts advertising agency. Burt and Irv believed that people should be able to sample flavors until they found one they wanted to buy ― hence the iconic small pink spoon.

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For more information on owning a Baskin-Robbins franchise, please visit the official Baskin-Robbins website here.

Franchising Tips and Facts

Investigate earnings claims. If a franchisor makes earnings claims, they are required to have in writing the facts upon which those estimates are based. A seller must tell you the number and percentage of owners that have actually met the claimed profit margins. Beware of broad and unsubstantiated claims.

In addition to the initial investment required for a Baskin-Robbins Franchise, you will also need money to sustain yourself, and the business, until it becomes cash positive. Remember, too, that projections may not be accurate. Market conditions can change and if it takes longer than originally anticipated for the new business to reach breakeven, you'd should have some emergency funds set aside, or it could mean the demise of an inherently sound business.

Baskin-Robbins franchises offer the franchisee a license or right to sell its goods or services and/or use its business techniques. The franchisees usually pay an initial fee to acquire this right, and thereafter pay a percentage of their gross sales to the franchisor throughout the term of their franchise contract. In return for these payments, Baskin-Robbins franchisees gain priveleges, including the right to sell a proven and recognized product or service, to use the franchisor's business practices, and to receive initial training and ongoing support.

One of the reasons you may be considering a Baskin-Robbins franchise opportunity is brand recognition. With well known established brands, you don't have to work as hard to build brand awareness because a lot of that work has already been done by the franchisor and other franchisees. A good brand is immediately familiar in consumers' minds. To the consumer, brand equals the company's reputation.

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