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!
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Technology
$1,440 - $15,000
Advertising Fee
5%
Opening Inventory
$5,000-$8,000
Opening Inventory
$5,000 - $8,000
Monthly Royalty
5.9%
Technology
$1,440-$15,000
Total Initial Investment
$293,840 - $626,360
Continuing Franchise Fee
5.9%
Technology
$1,440 - $15,000
Advertising Fee
5%
Opening Inventory
$5,000-$8,000
Continuing Advertising Fee
5%
Monthly Royalty
5.9%
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!
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:
during year one
during year two
We also offer 10-year financing on our already very affordable initial franchise fee, making our ice cream franchise cost an even smarter investment!
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.
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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