Baskin Robbins Franchise News

Informational Seminar Being Held on May 23rd about Owning a Baskin-Robbins Franchise Business
CANTON, Mass., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering San Diego residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is expanding in Southern California with plans to add more than 15 new restaurants over the next several years throughout the San Diego metro area. There are currently 467 Baskin-Robbins restaurants in California.
As the Baskin-Robbins brand continues to develop in Southern California, the company is looking for entrepreneurs who meet financial requirements, have a passion for their local communities and, of course, love ice cream...

Company plans to nearly double its market presence with 80 additional free-standing restaurants over the next three years.
New shops to create opportunities for franchisees and up to 400 new jobs across the country.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced plans to greatly expand the brand’s presence in the UK. The firm is looking to nearly double its number of locations in the UK with the addition of 80 new free-standing restaurants over the next three years, in the process creating up to 400 new full and part-time jobs.
The announcement comes as Baskin-Robbins celebrates the official opening of three new shops in London. Nigel Travis, Chief Executive Officer of Dunkin’ Brands, Baskin-Robbins’ parent company, and Giorgio Minardi, President of Dunkin’ Brands International, have travelled to London to attend the openings...

Informational seminar being held on May 8th to learn more about owning a Baskin-Robbins franchise business.
CANTON, Mass., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering South Florida residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is expanding its Florida footprint with more than 15 new restaurants projected over the next several years throughout the Fort Myers, West Palm Beach and Miami areas. There are currently 138 Baskin-Robbins locations in Florida.
As the Baskin-Robbins brand continues to develop in the Sunshine State, the company is looking for entrepreneurs that meet its financial requirements, have a passion for their local communities and, of course, a love for ice cream...

New Petals & Pearls Cake or Designer Handbag Cake Make the Perfect Personalized Treat to Surprise and Delight Mom this Holiday
CANTON, Mass., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is pleased to offer a special lineup of ice cream cakes designed for Mother's Day, including its new Petals & Pearls Cake. Available now at participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, these fanciful cakes are sure to delight not only mom, but her friends and family as well. Guests can customize each cake by choosing their mom's favorite ice cream and cake flavor combination, and also add a personalized message. Cakes available for the May 13th holiday include:
Petals & Pearls Cake – Make Mother's Day extra memorable with this elegant new ice cream cake which features light aqua frosting and is adorned with delicate white wild roses and pearl accents...

Movie Partnership Brings Out of this World New Menu Items to Baskin-Robbins and Inspires the Return of Lunar Cheesecake as its May Flavor of the Month
Agent 31 Instant Win Game Launches to Give Guests the Chance to Win Fantastic Prizes, Including a Trip to the Men In Black 3 World Premiere in New York City
CANTON, Mass., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is ready for the arrival of Men In Black™ 3 to the big screen on May 25. Beginning May 1, Baskin-Robbins, in partnership with Sony Pictures, brings the spirit of Men In Black 3 into participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide with a host of delicious frozen treats and promotions inspired by the blockbuster film franchise...

Classic Flavor with Jamoca Ice Cream, Roasted Almonds and a Chocolate Ribbon Has Delighted Ice Cream Lovers for More Than 50 Years
CANTON, Mass., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced Jamoca® Almond Fudge as its April Flavor of the Month. Combining Baskin-Robbins' Jamoca coffee ice cream with roasted almonds and a chocolate ribbon, Jamoca Almond Fudge has been a popular flavor combination since 1959and it continues to delight Baskin-Robbins guests worldwide.
"Baskin-Robbins prides itself on creating innovative ice cream flavors that transcend generations," said Stan Frankenthaler, Baskin-Robbins Executive Chef and Vice President of Innovation at Dunkin' Brands...

Baskin-Robbins to Donate One Meal to Feeding America for Each Iced Cappy Blast Beverage Sold and for Every New "Like" on its Facebook Page in April*
Mini Iced Cappy Blast Available for 99 cents Every Wednesday in April**
CANTON, Mass., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today invites guests to try its new Iced Cappy Blast™ beverage in a nationwide effort to help Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, provide up to one million meals for local food banks.* Through April 30th, Baskin-Robbins will donate one meal to Feeding America for each Iced Cappy Blast sold and for every new "Like" received on its Facebook page during the month-long campaign to help fight hunger...

Company plans to develop 25 new locations in the country this year, with at least 50 more stores to follow over the next several years
First two shops under the agreement will be open this week in Cancun and Mexico City
CANTON, Mass., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that the company has signed a new master licensing agreement with BRICE to greatly expand the brand's presence in Mexico. The firm's partners each have nearly 20 years of quick service restaurant (QSR) experience in Mexico and plan to develop 25 new locations in the country this year, with at least 50 more stores to follow over the next several years. They will also serve as the master licensee for several existing Baskin-Robbins sub-licensees in Mexico...

Informational seminar being held on March 21 to learn more about owning a Baskin-Robbins franchise business.
CANTON, Mass., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering San Francisco and Sacramento residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is expanding its California footprint with more than 20 new restaurants projected over the next several years throughout the San Francisco and Sacramento metro areas. Currently, Baskin-Robbins operates 152 locations in and around San Francisco and Sacramento and 469 shops across California.
Baskin-Robbins executives will host a "Becoming a Baskin-Robbins Franchisee" seminar on March 21 at 7 p...

Company Also Unveils Sleek, New International Store Design in Toronto and Ottawa
CANTON, Mass., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is expanding its franchise locations across Canada with an initial focus on Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The Company is also launching its new international store design at new and existing Canadian Baskin-Robbins restaurants.
"We are actively seeking new Baskin-Robbins franchisees throughout Canada," said Bob Tipple, Director & General Manager for Baskin-Robbins Canada. "We are currently looking for entrepreneurs with a strong financial background and a passion for their local communities. By joining our team, franchisees become part of a beloved worldwide ice cream brand with more than 65 years of experience in the industry and receive world-class training and ongoing support, among other benefits...

March Flavor of the Month is Sure to Attract Fans with its Delicious Sweet and Salty Flavor Combination
CANTON, Mass., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced 3-Point Chocolate as its March Flavor of the Month. A triple threat of chocolate flavored ice cream with a salty caramel ribbon and orange-colored caramel pretzel balls, this sweet indulgence is the newest addition to Baskin-Robbins' flavor library and will debut in Baskin-Robbins stores nationwide this March.
March is an exciting time for college basketball fans, and 3-Point Chocolate is a slam dunk flavor for ice cream lovers everywhere looking to celebrate the return of their favorite, annual athletic tournament...

California's Kelsey Lien's Winning Ice Cream Creation "Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie" will be Available Nationwide as the November 2012 Flavor of the Month
CANTON, Mass., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to be named the winner of Baskin-Robbins' Second Annual Online Flavor Creation Contest. After tallying the online votes, Baskin-Robbins today announced that Kelsey Lien of Santa Clarita, California has won the Online Flavor Creation Contest with her innovative ice cream submission, "Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie."
"Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie," the November 2012 Flavor of the Month, is a flavorful combination of chocolate fudge ice cream swirled with a cream cheese ribbon, combined with walnuts and fudge brownie pieces...

As One of Five Flavors Retired during the Brand's 65th Birthday Celebration, this Decadent Chocolate Flavor is the Perfect February Flavor of the Month.
CANTON, Mass., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chocolate lovers rejoice! Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced it is bringing back one of its classic flavors, Superfudge Truffle, in time to celebrate Valentine's Day right. Sent to the Deep Freeze in 2010 for Baskin-Robbins' 65th birthday celebration, February's decadent Flavor of the Month is made with real chocolate fudge ice cream mixed with chunks of chocolate ganache and toffee truffle pieces.
Valentine's Day is synonymous with chocolate, and whether celebrating with their sweetheart or sharing a scoop with their friends, ice cream lovers everywhere will swoon over the return of this delicious flavor...

Latest Ice Cream Cake Bites Offer New Spin on a Classic Valentine's Day Treat.
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is making Valentine's Day even sweeter this February with the introduction of two new flavors to its popular line of Ice Cream Cake Bites, the brand's delicious culinary creation that combines both ice cream and cake into a single, bite-sized serving. The new flavors, available for a limited time only through the end of February, are Love Potion #31 and Chocolate Dipped Strawberry.
Baskin-Robbins' Ice Cream Cake Bites feature ice cream with an indulgent ganache-style covering and are finished with a decorative drizzle of chocolate, caramel, raspberry or strawberry...

Plans to open approximately 50 Baskin-Robbins stores.
First three shops under agreement, open this week in Ho Chi Minh City.
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that the company has signed a master franchise agreement with Blue Star Food Corporation, a Vietnamese food manufacturing company, to develop the brand in Vietnam. The agreement calls for approximately 50 Baskin-Robbins restaurants to be opened in that country over the next several years. The first three stores under the agreement open this week in Ho Chi Minh City.
This past July, Baskin-Robbins celebrated the opening of its 4,000th location outside the United States with its first shop in Singapore...

New Year's Resolutions Are Easy with this Great Tasting January Flavor of the Month
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today introduced its first new flavor of the year and the latest addition to the BRight Choices® line, Berry Nut Honey Frozen Yogurt. This honey and vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt with a triple berry ribbon and sweet honey oat almond pieces is the perfect flavor to ring in the New Year as the January Flavor of the Month.
Berry Nut Honey Frozen Yogurt is not just a better-for-you dessert choice, it's a flavor that satisfies the most diverse palates with its sweet and crunchy combination. By blending BRight Choices® frozen yogurt with top trending snacks, such as almonds and berries, dessert enthusiasts will love this unique, delicious treat...

Purchase a Baskin-Robbins Gift Card or a Signature Ice Cream Cake to Add More Flavor and Fun to the Holidays
CANTON, Mass., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Warm the hearts of friends, loved ones or even the mailman with a cool gift from Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, by giving the gift of ice cream. Holiday shoppers seeking last minute gift ideas can purchase a rechargeable gift card in any amount between $2 and $100 at participating Baskin-Robbins shops or online at www.BaskinRobbins.com.
People attending or hosting holiday parties with limited time to bake festive treats can make a lasting impression with a Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake to celebrate the season. Festive cakes are designed with several holiday themes and are also customizable based on flavor and design...

Gary Yarbrough to Open Two Locations in Chula Vista in the Next Two Years
CANTON, Mass., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream shops, announced today the signing of a store development agreement in San Diego. New franchisees Gary and Maria Yarbrough plan to open two shops in the Eastlake and Chula Vista areas, providing residents with Baskin-Robbins' full array of frozen treats. The first location is slated to open by April 2012 in the Eastlake area of Chula Vista, with a second Chula Vista shop following in 2013.
Gary has been a San Diego resident for 31 years, spending the last 16 in La Mesa. He comes to Baskin-Robbins from McDonald's, where he was director of operations for a franchisee in Southern California...

Give the Gift of Ice Cream This Season with Gift Cards for Everyone on Your Holiday Shopping List
CANTON, Mass., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season to enjoy ice cream whether it's by reliving a moment in history with Bobsled Brownie, a flavor that was inspired by the 2002 women's bobsled victory in Salt Lake City, or by giving the gift of ice cream and purchasing a Baskin-Robbins gift card for everyone on your holiday list.
Back by popular demand, Bobsled Brownie has come out of the Deep Freeze for a limited time and is available at Baskin-Robbins shops during the month of December. Ice cream fans will be dashing through the snow to enjoy this favorite flavor that features a combination of butter caramel ice cream with chocolate chip blondie brownie pieces and milk chocolate mousse ice cream with a fudge crackle ribbon...

Finalists Receive Free Ice Cream for a Year and the Winning Flavor will be Available in Baskin-Robbins in July 2012
CANTON, Mass., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has selected the top 10 finalists of its second National Online Flavor Creation Contest. Baskin-Robbins is now calling on ice cream devotees across the country to vote for their favorite. The winning flavor will be the July 2012 Flavor of the Month.
From October 1 through October 31, Baskin-Robbins fans had an opportunity to be their very own "dessert chef" and create an ice cream flavor with the Baskin-Robbins virtual flavor creator. Nearly 40,000 consumers mixed and matched their own ingredients to create a signature ice cream flavor from 31 base flavors, a variety of ribbons such as fudge and peanut butter and a copious amount of mix-ins including candy pieces and cookies...