Baskin-Robbins Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Baskin-Robbins franchise: $307K–$623K investment, 5.9% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$307K–$623K
Franchise Fee
$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5.9%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
5%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.9% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $300/annually |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$533K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.6x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.9%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $533K, you'd pay approximately $31K/year in royalties alone, plus $27K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| The Center Initial Access Fee | $300 |
| Initial Training Fee | — |
| Marketing Start-Up Fee | $3K |
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