As of December 29, 2024, how many single-branded franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants were operating internationally and in Puerto Rico, considering its affiliation with Carvel?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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
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 5,651 single-branded franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating internationally and in Puerto Rico. Carvel is affiliated with Baskin-Robbins through a common parent company, Inspire Brands. This figure provides insight into the global presence of the Baskin-Robbins brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio.
For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this information highlights the scale and international reach of an affiliated brand. While Carvel itself has a smaller international presence with only 39 franchised Shoppes operating outside the United States as of December 31, 2024, the success and established infrastructure of Baskin-Robbins internationally could offer potential synergies or insights that might benefit Carvel franchisees.
It's important to note that while Carvel is affiliated with Baskin-Robbins, the FDD states that none of the affiliated franchisors are obligated to provide products or services to Carvel franchisees. However, the franchisee may purchase products or services from these franchisors if they choose to do so. This means that while there may be opportunities for collaboration or learning, there is no guarantee of direct support or integration between the brands.