Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!
Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.
You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Is Baskin-Robbins a Good Investment in 2026?
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Baskin-Robbins is one of the most recognizable franchise brands in the world, but how much does it actually cost to open one, and do the numbers make sense for franchise owners today? In this video, I break down the Baskin-Robbins franchise startup costs, royalty and marketing fees, and real franchisee sales data so you can see how this brand performs from an investment standpoint. We’ll walk through average unit volumes, top and bottom performers, and why food franchises like this often require scale to generate meaningful cash flow. If you’re considering buying a franchise in 2026 and want a clear, numbers-driven look at whether Baskin-Robbins is a good investment, this breakdown will help you make a smarter decision.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – How much does a Baskin-Robbins franchise make?
0:26 – What this video will break down
0:49 – Favorite ice cream flavor trivia
1:26 – Baskin-Robbins brand history
2:29 – How Baskin-Robbins pioneered ice cream franchising
3:21 – The 31 flavors concept explained
4:27 – Brand growth and global footprint
4:57 – Total number of locations worldwide
5:43 – Baskin-Robbins franchise startup costs
6:02 – The sales-to-investment ratio explained
6:44 – Franchise fees, royalties, and marketing costs
7:46 – Average unit volume (AUV) data
8:11 – Why food franchises often require scale
9:09 – Lower-cost franchise alternatives
9:31 – Highest and lowest performing locations
9:50 – Best and worst performing regions
10:05 – Moon landing flavor trivia
10:09 – More franchise breakdowns to watch next
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