How many multi-brand locations included a Baskin-Robbins restaurant as of December 29, 2024, 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 two Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating at multi-brand locations. Additionally, 1,269 were Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins combo restaurants. Carvel is affiliated with Baskin-Robbins through Inspire Brands.
This information is relevant for prospective Carvel franchisees because it provides insight into the broader network of brands under the Inspire Brands umbrella. While Carvel does not operate combo locations with Baskin-Robbins, the existence of such co-branded locations within the affiliated network demonstrates the potential for cross-promotional activities or operational synergies that could indirectly benefit Carvel franchisees.
It's important to note that the FDD specifies the number of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' combo locations, highlighting a strategic alliance within the Inspire Brands portfolio. This may suggest opportunities for franchisees to explore similar co-branding possibilities or leverage shared resources within the larger corporate structure. However, the FDD does not elaborate on the specific nature of these multi-brand locations or the potential benefits for franchisees.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should consider asking the franchisor about any existing or planned collaborations between Carvel and other Inspire Brands, including Baskin-Robbins. Understanding the extent of these relationships and the potential for shared marketing or operational initiatives could be a valuable factor in evaluating the overall franchise opportunity.