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The real numbers on owning a Baskin-Robbins franchise
Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$307,400–$626,700
Total fees
10.9% of sales
Outlets
967
Closure signals
28 ceased, 12 terminated
Lawsuits
5
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses only AUV/gross sales by quartile for 814 franchised restaurants; median $503K, average $527K. No costs, expenses, or net income disclosed. Excludes 41 closures, 112 partially closed, and all Combo units—cherry-picking survivors.
Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
2025: 28 ceased operations, 12 terminations, net loss of 9 standalone units; system shrinking three consecutive years.
Legal history (Item 3)
5 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $307,400–$626,700, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Baskin-Robbins franchise owners make?
Discloses only AUV/gross sales by quartile for 814 franchised restaurants; median $503K, average $527K. No costs, expenses, or net income disclosed. Excludes 41 closures, 112 partially closed, and all Combo units—cherry-picking survivors. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Baskin-Robbins franchise failure rate?
2025: 28 ceased operations, 12 terminations, net loss of 9 standalone units; system shrinking three consecutive years.
Is a Baskin-Robbins franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Baskin-Robbins scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10.9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35663-202603-13 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Baskin-Robbins or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.