Since what month and year has Baskin-Robbins offered franchises in the United States and certain international markets, 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, Baskin-Robbins, an affiliated program, has been offering franchises in the United States and certain international markets since March 2006. This indicates that Baskin-Robbins has a well-established franchising system. As of December 29, 2024, there were 2,245 franchised Baskin-Robbins restaurants operating in the United States, with a mix of single-branded locations, multi-brand locations, and combo restaurants with Dunkin'.
Internationally, Baskin-Robbins has a significant presence, with 5,651 single-branded franchised restaurants operating in international markets and Puerto Rico as of the same date. This extensive network suggests that Baskin-Robbins has experience in navigating different markets and adapting its business model to suit various cultural and economic conditions. For a Carvel franchisee, this affiliation could potentially offer insights into international franchising strategies and best practices.
It's important to note that while Baskin-Robbins is an affiliated program, Carvel franchisees are not obligated to purchase products or services from Baskin-Robbins or any other affiliated franchisors. However, the option to do so exists, which could present opportunities for collaboration or cross-promotion in certain circumstances. The success and experience of Baskin-Robbins in franchising may also reflect positively on the overall stability and expertise within the affiliated group of franchise systems.