CANTON, Mass., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the
world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today
the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new
franchisee Sharooz Setareh to develop three new ice cream shops in
Santa Monica and Beverly Hills over the next few years.
Currently, there are more than 460 Baskin-Robbins shops located
throughout California and growing
the brand here remains a priority for the company in 2016.
As a long-time Los Angeles
resident, Sharooz brings a wealth of business management experience
to Baskin-Robbins, having owned a beauty supply chain and clothing
manufacturing company, which he still operates today. The first
shop under this agreement opened in Santa
Monica earlier this year. He plans on opening his second
Baskin-Robbins shop in 2017, with the third location following in
2018.
"I've always wanted to be in the business of making people
happy. I grew up enjoying Baskin-Robbins ice cream and never left
without a smile on my face," said Sharooz Setareh, Baskin-Robbins
franchisee. "When I was ready to add another brand to my
portfolio, I looked for one that would allow me to bring that
same smile to my customers. I learned about Baskin-Robbins'
franchise opportunities from an old friend and multi-unit
franchisee with the brand. I immediately signed on to develop
three Baskin-Robbins shops and look forward to growing the brand
throughout Los Angeles."
To fuel additional growth, Baskin-Robbins continues to offer
simplified, turnkey development opportunities to prospective
franchising candidates. The company has sold two of these
ready-to-operate shops so far this year in California and has another turnkey opportunity
available now in Vista. By
purchasing a ready-to-operate shop like these, franchisees
avoid the site selection and development phase, which is
just one of the many benefits of this development
strategy.
The first turnkey shop in Porterville was sold to existing franchisee
franchisee Harpreet Gill and opened
earlier this summer. The second shop in Imperial Beach was sold to new franchisee
Alejandro Kochergan and is planned to open early next year.
"Our secret to continued growth includes passionate franchisees
who provide a high-level of customer service to our guests every
day, and we are thrilled Sharooz, Harpreet and Alejandro will be
expanding our brand in Southern
California," said Grant
Benson, CFE, vice president of global franchising and
business development, Dunkin' Brands. "As we continue to foster and
grow our relationship with California ice cream lovers, we're looking for
motivated entrepreneurs who have a passion for their local
communities to join our team and take advantage of the brand's
ownership opportunities and financial incentives, which include 50
percent off the initial franchise fee and free royalty for the
store's first year."
In an effort to recruit motivated entrepreneurs to become
franchisees with Baskin-Robbins, the brand will hold two seminars
in September for prospective candidates: Firstly, a seminar in
Vista to meet the Baskin-Robbins
Business Development team and learn more about what it takes to own
and operate a turnkey ice cream shop and, secondly, a seminar in
Long Beach for candidates to hear
more about traditional franchising opportunities.
Vista Franchising
Seminar
What: Learn more about owning and operating a
Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in the Vista area
When: Tuesday, September 13 at
6 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Place 2645 S Melrose Dr., Vista
Register:
http://opportunities.dunkinfranchising.com/baskinrobbinsvista/
Long Beach Franchising
Seminar
What: Learn more about Baskin-Robbins franchising
opportunities in the Long Beach
area
When: Thursday, September 15 at
6 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Cerritos Hotel 12725 Center Ct Dr. S, Cerritos
Register: http://opportunities.dunkinfranchising.com/longbeach/
Baskin-Robbins combines delicious treats with a simple operating
model. Franchisees enjoy convenient hours of operation, minimal
equipment and little product waste. They also benefit from
award-winning training programs and comprehensive operating systems
designed to help build their business.
For additional information on ownership opportunities, contact
Baskin-Robbins Business Development Manager, Dick Austin at franchiseinfo@baskinrobbins.com
or 781-737-5530.
About Baskin-Robbins
Named the top ice cream and
frozen dessert franchise in the United
States by Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise
500® ranking in 2015, Baskin-Robbins is the world's
largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates
and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream and soft
serve, custom ice cream cakes and a full range of beverages,
providing quality and value to consumers at more than 7,700 retail
shops in nearly 50 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by
two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more
than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious
treats. Headquartered in Canton,
Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group,
Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For further information,
visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.
CONTACT:
Ellie
Mannix
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
emannix@fish-consulting.com
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