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Baskin Robbins FDD Analysis · 2026

Baskin Robbins Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Baskin Robbins franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Baskin Robbins franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$307K–$627K
System size
967967 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed Apr 28

§What changed — in 2025, Baskin Robbins contracted from 976 to 967 locations. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Baskin Robbins' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$307,400–$626,700
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Reports the share of locations at or above the average.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
967 locations
In 2025, opened 32 new locations and closed 41.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
5.9% royalty · 5% brand fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$25,000 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Does not give you a protected area of your own.
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Baskin Robbins' $307K–$627K sits against a median of $467,000 across the 61 dessert & ice cream franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Baskin Robbins' franchise agreement is a 20-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

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  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Baskin Robbins franchise?

Baskin Robbins' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $307,400 to $626,700, including the $25,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Baskin Robbins franchise?

Baskin Robbins reports a royalty of 5.9%, plus a 5% brand-fund contribution; the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Baskin Robbins share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Baskin Robbins' 2026 FDD reports the share of locations at or above the average. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Baskin Robbins locations are there?

Baskin Robbins' 2026 FDD reports 967 locations — 967 franchised and 0 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Baskin Robbins' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated April 28, 2026.

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