Baskin-Robbins

Inspire Brands · EST. 1945 · Canton, Massachusetts

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US UNITS2,0952025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS2,5002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Primary-source review pending

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02About the Brand

Ice cream chain famous for 31 flavors

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