Founded in 1945, Baskin-Robbins is one of the world s largest chains of ice-cream specialty stores. The chain operates more than 6,000 retail shops in over 30 countries, including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia and the Middle East. Its stores offer ice cream in nearly 1,000 flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and mint chocolate chip. The chain s stores also sell a variety of cakes, pies, beverages, sundaes and frozen desserts. Its stores provide food items under the Cappuccino Blast, Jamoca, Oreo, Bright Choices and World Class brands. In addition, Baskin-Robbins stores offer gift certificates, discount options and reward programs. The chain maintains partnerships with The Hershey Company and MARS, as well as provides more than 300 million customers each year. It supports several community-based organizations and fundraising events. The chain has been recognized as one of the leading ice-cream companies by Entrepreneur Magazine. Baskin-Robbins is a part of Dunkin Brands, which is a chain that offers coffee, doughnuts and bagels.