Founded in 1945, Baskin-Robbins is one the largest chain of ice cream specialty shops in the world. Located in Phoenix, Ariz., the firm creates and markets ice cream, specialty-frozen desserts, as well as beverages. It caters to the needs of its consumers operating through more than 6,000 retail shops in 33 countries. Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin' Brands Inc. family of companies. Entrepreneur magazine named the company the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States in its 31st annual Franchise 500 ranking.