Baskin Robbins Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
967 locations (2025), -0.9% YoY(Item 20)
A Baskin Robbins franchise requires an estimated total investment of $307,400 to $626,700, including a $12,500 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 0.5-5.9% (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $503,430 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$503,430
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$307,400 – $626,700
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$12,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
0.5-5.9%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Baskin Robbins Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $307,400 – $626,700Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $12,500 – $25,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 0.5-5.9%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $503,430Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 967 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Baskin Robbins Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$12,500 – $25,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
0.5-5.9%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
5%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$300
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$123,000 – $269,400
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Baskin Robbins
Baskin-Robbins franchises restaurants that feature ice cream, ice cream cakes, related frozen products, and other food and beverage products. The brand began in 1946 and has been franchising since 1948, operating over 2,100 franchised restaurants in the United States including single-branded locations, combo restaurants with Dunkin', and multi-brand locations.
What Baskin Robbins' FDD Discloses
In 2025, Baskin Robbins' franchised system recorded 32 franchised openings, 41 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Baskin Robbins Franchise FAQ
How much does a Baskin Robbins franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $307,400 to $626,700.
What is the Baskin Robbins franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $12,500 to $25,000.
What royalty does Baskin Robbins charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 0.5-5.9%.
How much revenue does a Baskin Robbins franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $503,430 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Baskin Robbins franchise owner make?
Baskin Robbins disclosed median unit revenue of $503,430 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Baskin Robbins franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Baskin Robbins. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.