Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops that became one of the first to franchise their stores in the 1940s. It was founded by two brother-in-laws, Burton Baskin and Irvine Robbins. Baskin-Robbins,and it is a part of the Dunkin' Brands, Inc. family of companies. There are more than 6,000 shops in 33 countries. Baskin-Robbins has more than 1,000 ice cream flavors and a large selection of treats.http://www.facebook.com/baskinrobbins#!/baskinrobbins?v=info

Baskin-Robbins has 31 flavors of hard ice cream, and now also offers 31 ways to enjoy Soft Serve. From the ages of one to ninety-nine enjoy their favorite treat at America’s Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, Baskin-Robbins.

Their signature number, 31, was introduced to reference the fact that Baskin Robbins offered an ice cream flavor for every day of the month. They were also one of the first ice cream establishments that allowed patrons to sample flavors before they decided. Additionally, Baskin-Robbins sells their trademark ice cream cakes.

• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Chocolate chip
• Mint chocolate chip
• Oreo cookies 'n cream
• Pralines 'n cream
• Very berry strawberry
• Chocolate chip cookie dough

1. 1945: Irv Robbins opens Snowbird Ice Cream in Glendale
2. 1946: Burton's Ice Cream Shop opens in Pasadena
3. 1949: Baskin and Robbins buy a dairy to standardize the menus of all locations
4. 1950: "Pink spoon" (for taste testing) introduced
5. 1953: All stores renamed Baskin-Robbins
6. 1967: Burt Baskin dies
7. 1972: Company goes public for a short while
8. 1970s: International locations open
9. 2008: Irv Robbins dies

• Ice Cream
• Soft Serve
• Sundaes
• Milkshakes
• Beverages
• Cakes and Pies
• Pre-packed ice cream
• Hand-packed ice cream
• Individual Novelties and treats

• FREE ICE CREAM COUPON dated May 24, 2009 register, then coupon mailed July 13 http://www.sampleaday.com/2009/05/bas...

• Baskin-Robbins Announces Houston as a Priority Market in 2009, Projects More Than 100 New Stores in Houston http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com...