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Who owns Baskin-Robbins?

Baskin-Robbins is owned by Inspire Brands (the United States), which acquired the brand on 15 December 2020 for $11.3 billion from Dunkin' Brands.[1][1] Before Inspire Brands, Baskin-Robbins was owned by Dunkin' Brands from 2004 to 2020.[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Inspire Brands, Inc. reported
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$11.3 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Dunkin' Brands (2004–2020)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, Glendale, California
Founded
1945
Category
Restaurants & foodservice › Quick-service restaurants › Ice cream & dessert chains
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins was formed in 1945 by two brothers-in-law who merged their ice cream shops, and its 31 flavours promise offered a different one for every day of the month. Inspire Brands acquired it with Dunkin' Brands in 2020.

Ownership timeline of Baskin-Robbins

Owners of Baskin-Robbins over 1945 to 2026 Dunkin' Brands 2004–2020; Inspire Brands 2020–present Dunkin' Brands Inspire Brands 1960198020002020
  1. 2004 – 2020 Dunkin' Brands — sold 15 December 2020 [1] reported
  2. 2020 – present Inspire Brands — acquired 15 December 2020 [1][1] reported

Where Baskin-Robbins sits in Inspire Brands

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Baskin-Robbins sits in Inspire Brands Tree of 6 brands under Inspire Brands. Inspire Brands Baskin-Robbins Arby's Buffalo Wild Wings Dunkin' Jimmy John's Sonic Drive-In

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Deals involving Baskin-Robbins

Acquisition closed

Inspire Brands acquires Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins

Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin' Brands for $106.50 per share in cash, taking the company private and adding Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins to a portfolio it had assembled in under three years. It was one of the largest restaurant transactions ever completed.

Value
$11.3bn
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Baskin-Robbins?

The parent company of Baskin-Robbins is Inspire Brands, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.

Is Baskin-Robbins American?

Yes. Baskin-Robbins originated in the United States in 1945 and its owner, Inspire Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Inspire Brands buy Baskin-Robbins?

Inspire Brands completed its acquisition of Baskin-Robbins on 15 December 2020, after announcing the deal on 30 October 2020. The deal was valued at $11.3 billion (enterprise value).

Who owned Baskin-Robbins before Inspire Brands?

Before Inspire Brands, Baskin-Robbins was owned by Dunkin' Brands from 2004 until 2020.

Is Baskin-Robbins still owned by Inspire Brands?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Baskin-Robbins is still owned by Inspire Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Inspire Brands — our brands — Inspire Brands, Inc., Official document; retrieved 18 September 2026.

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