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    Baskin-Robbins

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Baskin-Robbins franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1950
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Canton, MA United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Baskin-Robbins operates ice cream shops offering scooped ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and ice cream cakes. Customers can choose flavors and customize combinations for frozen desserts and celebration cakes.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Baskin-Robbins franchise?
    The Baskin-Robbins Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $307,400–$626,700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 40). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Baskin-Robbins initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 30). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Baskin-Robbins charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $1 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 33). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 33). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Baskin-Robbins disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Baskin-Robbins FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 79). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Baskin-Robbins locations are there?
    The FDD reports 1,219 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 87). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $307,400 – $626,700 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 17 separate groups: other measures for 204 Franchised locations; other measures for 204 Franchised locations; other measures for 204 Franchised locations; other measures for 1,219 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 202 Franchised locations; other measures for 814 Franchised locations; other measures for 32 Franchised locations; other measures for 814 Franchised locations; other measures for 967 Franchised locations; other measures for 814 Franchised locations; other measures for 967 Franchised locations; other measures for 80 Franchised locations; other measures for 103 Franchised locations; other measures for 711 Franchised locations; other measures for 112 Franchised locations; other measures for 41 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 50 in 2025, to 1,219 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 40

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 30
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Continuing Franchise Fee: 1.0% of Gross Sales for Restaurants in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.Main ongoing fee

    72 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    17 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 204 locations

    Who is counted
    Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 3rd Quartile
    Period
    Sample
    Excluded
    32 new openings, 112 extended closures, 9 multi-brand locations, 41 locations closed in 2025, and 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 204 locations

    Who is counted
    Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 1st Quartile
    Period
    Lowest AUV
    Excluded
    32 new openings, 112 extended closures, 9 multi-brand locations, 41 locations closed in 2025, and 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants excluded from the 2025 Franchised Restaurants representation
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 204 locations

    Who is counted
    Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 2nd Quartile
    Period
    Aboveaverage percent
    Excluded
    32 new openings, 112 extended closures, 9 multi-brand locations, 41 locations closed in 2025, and 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,219 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised Combo Restaurants excluded from the AUV representation: 1,219, including 2 Baskin-Robbins Express Restaurants.
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 9 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants at Multi-Brand Locations
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 202 locations

    Who is counted
    Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 4th Quartile
    Period
    Median AUV
    Excluded
    32 new openings, 112 extended closures, 9 multi-brand locations, 41 locations closed in 2025, and 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 814 locations

    Who is counted
    Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, All Restaurants
    Period
    Lowest AUV
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 32 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 Baskin-Robbins restaurants first opened during 2025 and not operating for the full year
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 814 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 Franchised Restaurants in the Baskin-Robbins AUV representation
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 967 locations

    Who is counted
    U.S. franchised Baskin-Robbins Restaurants operating at 2025 year-end, excluding Combo Restaurants
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 814 locations

    Who is counted
    The 814 Baskin-Robbins 2025 Franchised Restaurants
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 967 locations

    Who is counted
    U.S. franchised Baskin-Robbins Restaurants operating at 2025 year-end, excluding Combo Restaurants; 96 were at non-traditional locations/SDOs
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 80 locations

    Who is counted
    Non-traditional locations/SDOs within the 2025 Franchised Restaurants performance population
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 103 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 Franchised Restaurants with drive-thru windows
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 711 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 Franchised Restaurants without drive-thru windows
    Excluded
    32 franchised restaurants opened in 2025 without full-year operation; 112 were closed for extended periods; 9 were at multi-brand locations; 41 closed in 2025; 1,219 franchised Combo Restaurants were excluded.
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 112 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 Baskin-Robbins restaurants closed with no sales for extended periods
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 41 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants that closed in 2025
    Excluded
    32new openings,112extendedclosures,9multibrand,41closed(including1under12months),1219combos(including2Express) excluded
    Method
    AUV grosssales, noexpense/profit; franchise monthlysales/POS unaudited; quartilesbysales.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 87

    Net −64 outlets, 2023–2025

    01,28320231,26920241,2192025−14−50

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($307,400 – $626,700) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 1,269 to 1,219 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 40
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 30
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 3rd Quartile · PDF p. 79
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 1st Quartile · PDF p. 79
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 2nd Quartile · PDF p. 79
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Combo Restaurants excluded from the AUV representation: 1,219, inclu… · PDF p. 78
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants at Multi-Brand Locations · PDF p. 78
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, 4th Quartile · PDF p. 79
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Baskin-Robbins 2025 franchised restaurants, All Restaurants · PDF p. 79
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 Baskin-Robbins restaurants first opened during 2025 and not operating for… · PDF p. 78
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 Franchised Restaurants in the Baskin-Robbins AUV representation · PDF p. 78
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — U.S. franchised Baskin-Robbins Restaurants operating at 2025 year-end, excludin… · PDF p. 78
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The 814 Baskin-Robbins 2025 Franchised Restaurants · PDF p. 78
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — U.S. franchised Baskin-Robbins Restaurants operating at 2025 year-end, excludin… · PDF p. 78
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Non-traditional locations/SDOs within the 2025 Franchised Restaurants performan… · PDF p. 78
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 Franchised Restaurants with drive-thru windows · PDF p. 78
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 Franchised Restaurants without drive-thru windows · PDF p. 78
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 Baskin-Robbins restaurants closed with no sales for extended periods · PDF p. 78
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants that closed in 2025 · PDF p. 78
    20. [20]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 87

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    1,421 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,077
    2025total current liabilities$6,474
    2025licensing fees from affiliates$19,990
    2025total revenues$98,826
    2025amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2025other income$323
    2025income tax expense$1,312
    2025amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,420
    2025net cash used in financing activities-$69,236
    2025operating income$57,386
    2025cash and cash equivalents$906
    2025restricted cash and cash equivalents$3,002
    2025accounts and notes receivable, net$7,191
    2025total current assets$11,099
    2025intangible assets, net$152,664
    2025total assets$164,840
    2025accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$663
    2025current portion of deferred revenue$810
    2025advertising due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,001
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,345
    2025total liabilities$16,819
    2025member's equity$148,021
    2025total liabilities and member's equity$164,840
    2025franchise fees and royalty revenues$44,831
    2025franchise contributions for advertising$33,580
    2025other revenues$425
    2025franchise advertising expenses$33,580
    2025other operating costs and expenses$603
    2025total costs and expenses$41,440
    2025income before income taxes$57,709
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$56,397
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$56,397
    2025provision for credit losses$619
    2025accounts and notes receivable-$2,766
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$183
    2025advertising due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,339
    2025accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$178
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$69,261
    2025distributions to parent, net-$69,236
    2025net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$25
    2025cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period$3,883
    2025cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3,908
    2024accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$485
    2024member's equity$160,860
    2024franchise fees and royalty revenues$43,497
    2024other income-$192
    2024amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$640
    2024accounts payable and accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$60,084
    2024intangible assets, net$159,921
    2024total liabilities$8,882
    2024other revenues$483
    2024other operating income, net$500
    2024operating income$52,857
    2024cash and cash equivalents$874
    2024restricted cash and cash equivalents$3,009
    2024accounts and notes receivable, net$5,044
    2024total current assets$8,927
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$894
    2024total assets$169,742
    2024current portion of deferred revenue$784
    2024advertising due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,662
    2024total current liabilities$2,931
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,951
    2024total liabilities and member's equity$169,742
    2024franchise contributions for advertising$33,491
    2024licensing fees from affiliates$15,843
    2024total revenues$93,314
    2024franchise advertising expenses$33,491
    2024amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2024other operating costs and expenses$209
    2024total costs and expenses$40,957
    2024income before income taxes$52,665
    2024income tax expense$1,075
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$51,590
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$51,590
    2024provision for credit losses$251
    2024accounts and notes receivable-$226
    2024advertising due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$76
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,886
    2024distributions to parent, net-$60,054
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$60,054
    2024net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$30
    2024cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period$3,853
    2024cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3,883
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,763
    2023other operating costs and expenses$439
    2023provision for credit losses$795
    2023advertising due to affiliates$221
    2023total revenues$99,722
    2023other revenues$580
    2023operating income$56,668
    2023total costs and expenses$43,054
    2023franchise fees and royalty revenues$43,200
    2023franchise contributions for advertising$35,358
    2023licensing fees from affiliates$20,584
    2023franchise advertising expenses$35,358
    2023amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2023other income$125
    2023income before income taxes$56,793
    2023income tax expense$1,030
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,763
    2023amortization of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,257
    2023accounts and notes receivable-$1,368
    2023other assets-$183
    2023accounts payable and accrued expenses-$6
    2023deferred revenue$1,212
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$63,691
    2023distributions to parent, net-$63,652
    2023net cash used in financing activities-$63,652
    2023net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$39
    2023cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period$3,814
    2023cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3,853

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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