Baskin Robbins, the renowned dessert and ice cream franchise, features its name in brown text with a pink "31" creatively embedded into the "BR" initials.

The Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Franchise Business for Sale

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What does our franchise business for sale get you? Plenty!

Becoming a small business owner requires a financial investment, and our Baskin-Robbins ice cream business opportunities are no different. The good news is our ice cream franchise cost factors in just about everything you’ll need to start serving up smiles quickly and successfully, one delicious scoop at a time!

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Take a look at some important numbers

Upfront costs:

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Franchise Fee

$25,000

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Technology

$1,440 - $15,000

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Advertising Fee

5%

A single scoop of caramel swirl ice cream from a popular dessert franchise, showcasing its creamy texture with visible caramel streaks.

Opening Inventory

$5,000-$8,000

Indulge in a scoop of chocolate ice cream with visible chunks of marshmallows and nuts, making it the perfect dessert treat.

Opening Inventory

$5,000 - $8,000

Enjoy a scoop of pink ice cream with chunks of fruit mixed in from your favorite dessert spot.

Monthly Royalty

5.9%

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Technology

$1,440-$15,000

Indulge in a banana split dessert from our popular ice cream franchise, featuring three scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. It's generously topped with cherries, nuts, and sauces for the perfect treat.

Total Initial Investment

$293,840 - $626,360

Ongoing costs:

A scoop of white ice cream is studded with colorful candy pieces, making for a delightful dessert. Perfect for an ice cream franchise!

Continuing Franchise Fee

5.9%

A scoop of ice cream with swirls of dark red fruit sauce and chunks of chocolate, perfect for any dessert lover.

Technology

$1,440 - $15,000

A close-up of a single scoop of chocolate ice cream from a popular dessert franchise.

Advertising Fee

5%

A single scoop of caramel swirl ice cream from a popular dessert franchise, showcasing its creamy texture with visible caramel streaks.

Opening Inventory

$5,000-$8,000

Indulge in a scoop of chocolate ice cream with visible chunks of marshmallows and nuts, making it the perfect dessert treat.

Continuing Advertising Fee

5%

Enjoy a scoop of pink ice cream with chunks of fruit mixed in from your favorite dessert spot.

Monthly Royalty

5.9%

A scoop of caramel pecan ice cream with visible chunks of pecans and caramel swirls, making it an irresistible dessert.

Technology

$1,440-$15,000

We also require that potential franchisees demonstrate a net worth of $200,000 and liquidity of $100,000. It’s important to have this kind of financial stability as a new business owner so you can better navigate the demands and challenges of establishing  your franchise.

Your franchise business investment means you’ll be doing business under the iconic Baskin-Robbins name, with plenty of marketing and brand support, training systems and field support, and flexible development options for your new ice cream restaurant — all part of a time-tested business model that takes the guesswork out of things!

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Our Franchise Business for Sale Comes with Some Sweet Incentives!

We want to make our ice cream franchise cost as tempting as possible, and one way we do that is by offering special limited-time incentives to sweeten the deal! So, whether you’re developing a traditional franchise in a shopping center or a non-traditional location in a transit hub, we’ll help you make the most of your investment. Qualifying franchisees may receive:

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Reduced royalty for the first 36 months

2.9

%

during year one

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3.9

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during year two

        A scoop of caramel ice cream from our dessert franchise boasts visible chunks of nuts and luscious caramel swirls.

4.9

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during year three
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Baskin-Robbins’ capital contributions

  • Up to $75,000 for a single restaurant
  • $95,000+ for multiple restaurant development
  • Equipment credits: $31,000 
  • Store refresh funds: $5,000
  • Store remodel funds: $20,000

We also offer 10-year financing on our already very affordable initial franchise fee, making our ice cream franchise cost an even smarter investment!

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Franchise Opportunities with Veteran Incentives that say thank you!

Our service members are a special breed of people, so we want to make it easier for them to take advantage of our ice cream franchise opportunity. Honorably discharged veterans will have the opportunity to pay the initial franchise fee ($25,000) over a 10-year payment plan and reduced royalties for the first three years.

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When you invest in your very own Baskin-Robbins franchise, you become part of the #1 specialty ice cream brand in the world!

Pretty sweet, huh?

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.

*Royalty rates differ by geography, please review FDD for complete details.

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