Baskin-Robbins Kicks Off Its 70th Year With Icing On The Cake® Flavor Of The Month And A Free Waffle Cone Offer For Guests Nationwide

CANTON, Mass. (January 5, 2014) – Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating 70 years of innovative and delicious ice cream flavors and frozen treats by inviting guests nationwide to eat their ice cream and cake, too, with its January Flavor of the Month, Icing on the Cake®. The flavor features cake-flavored ice cream with cake pieces, frosting bits and a candy confetti ribbon and can be enjoyed in a cup, cone, milkshake or two-scoop sundae. To make the kick-off of its 70^th year even sweeter, Baskin-Robbins is also continuing to offer guests nationwide a free waffle cone with the purchase of any double scoop of ice cream.

In addition, Baskin-Robbins is offering guests an innovative lineup of ice cream flavors that can be enjoyed at select participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide throughout January:

• Peanut Butter ‘N Banana: Banana-flavored ice cream and a chunky peanut butter ribbon in honor of a member of rock ‘n roll royalty who would be turning 80 this month!
• Tropical Vacation Frozen Yogurt: A refreshing flavor featuring pineapple and passion fruit-flavored frozen yogurt with a passion fruit ribbon.
• Premium Churned Reduced-Fat, No Sugar Added Caramel Turtle Truffle: Reduced-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla-flavored ice cream packed with caramel-filled milk chocolate flavored turtles and a caramel ribbon—the perfect treat for caramel-lovers!

“Over the past 70 years, Baskin-Robbins has grown from a beloved neighborhood ice cream restaurant in California to the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, offering guests an extensive variety of ice cream flavors and frozen treats,” said John Costello, President, Global Marketing and Innovation for Dunkin’ Brands. “Baskin-Robbins’ 70^th birthday provides us with the opportunity to honor our heritage and commitment to flavor innovation while celebrating with our loyal guests all year long. Our festive Icing on the Cake Flavor of the Month and free waffle cone offer are the perfect way to kick off this milestone year in a sweet way.”