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Baskin-Robbins plans Los Angeles expansion

November 12, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has signed three store development agreements for the opening of four new shops in the greater Los Angeles area. Franchisee Binoy Kothari plans to open two locations in Orange County; Andy Chesler plans to open one in the San Fernando Valley; and Farid Ahmed plans to open one in Chino Hills.

All three individuals are existing franchisees with the brand. Kothari's next Baskin-Robbins, opening by the end of the year in Hesperia, will be his fifth. He purchased three existing shops in High Desert in 2011.

Chesler became a Baskin-Robbins franchisee in 1985 when he purchased stores in Granada Hills and Northridge.

"Baskin-Robbins has six decades of experience refining its business system to offer a fun, rewarding business opportunity to new franchise candidates," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of global franchising and business development for parent company Dunkin' Brands. "We are excited to expand our footprint in Southern California with Binoy, Andy and Farid, and we are confident they will continue spreading the fun and unique flavors of America's Favorite Ice Cream Shop to guests throughout their communities."

The Baskin-Robbins brand continues to develop in California and is looking for interested franchisees. Executives will host a "Becoming a Baskin-Robbins Franchisee" seminar on Nov. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Baskin-Robbins Training Center located at 1201 South Victory Blvd. in Burbank, Calif. To register, visit http://franchisingevents.dunkinbrands.com.

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