As of December 29, 2024, how many franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants were operating in the United States, considering its affiliation with Carvel?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Baskin-Robbins is a franchisor of Baskin-Robbins® restaurants that offer ice cream, ice cream cakes and related frozen products, beverages and other products and services. Baskin-Robbins became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition in December 2020. Baskin-Robbins has offered franchises in the United States and certain international markets for Baskin-Robbins restaurants since March 2006. As of December 29, 2024, there were 2,245 franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating in the United States. Of those 2,245 restaurants, 974 were single-branded Baskin-Robbins restaurants, two were Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating at a multi-brand location, and 1,269 were Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins combo restaurants. Additionally, as of December 29, 2024, there were 5,651 singlebranded franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating internationally and in Puerto Rico.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 29, 2024, there were 2,245 franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating in the United States. Carvel is affiliated with Baskin-Robbins. Of these, 974 were single-branded Baskin-Robbins restaurants, two operated at multi-brand locations, and 1,269 were Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins combo restaurants.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this information provides context about the scale and composition of a sister franchise brand within the same affiliated group. It demonstrates the potential for multi-branding opportunities, as seen with the Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins combo restaurants. However, Carvel franchisees should note that the FDD specifies that affiliated franchisors are not obligated to provide products or services to Carvel franchisees, though they may choose to do so.
The document also indicates that Baskin-Robbins has a significant international presence, with 5,651 single-branded franchised locations operating internationally and in Puerto Rico as of the same date. This highlights the global reach of the Baskin-Robbins brand, which could indirectly benefit Carvel through shared resources or brand recognition within the affiliated group. However, the FDD does not elaborate on any specific synergies or collaborative efforts between Carvel and Baskin-Robbins.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should consider the implications of being part of a larger network of franchise brands. While there may be potential benefits in terms of brand recognition and shared resources, it is important to understand the specific obligations and opportunities available to Carvel franchisees within this affiliated structure. Further investigation into the relationship between Carvel and its affiliated brands, including Baskin-Robbins, is recommended to fully assess the potential impact on a Carvel franchise.