How Many Ice Cream Flavors Does Baskin-Robbins Actually Have?

With nearly 80 years in business and 8,000 locations, it's pretty safe to say Baskin-Robbins is one of the largest, well-known ice cream chains in the world. The popular ice cream parlor was originally founded in 1945 by brothers-in-law Irvine Robbins and Burton Baskin in Southern California. As the company grew, they created their famous slogan "31 flavors," because as they saw it, people deserved to enjoy a different ice cream flavor every day of the month. But over the years, the flavors Baskin-Robbins have swelled far beyond their original number.

At the outset, Baskin-Robbins' notable 31 included flavors such as Burgundy Cherry, Green Mint Stick, Maple Nut, and Pineapple Sherbet. Although it may not be true today, founders Irvine and Burton believed customers should be able to try all the available flavors at no charge. It was this mindset that led to Baskin-Robbins iconic pink spoon. Today, the multi-million dollar franchise, owned by Inspire Brands, boasts a rotating list of over 1,400 flavors. And while you may have tried many, it would be a Herculean task to try them all.

Co-founder Irvine Robbins once said that Baskin-Robbins "sells fun, not ice cream," a quote that carries down into their uniquely inspired flavor of the month. The new flavors often reflect cultural events, from Lunar Cheesecake released in 1969 after the first astronauts set foot on the moon, the Gold Medal Ribbon (now a constant) introduced in connection with the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, and more recently, easily thawed ice cream cakes featuring Taylor Swift's visage.

There are also many flavors offered in other countries that aren't offered by the scoop in stateside Baskin-Robbins shops. In Japan, ice cream goers can enjoy Matcha Kinako Torori Kuromitsu, a combination of matcha green tea, roasted soybean flour, and brown sugar syrup. Ssal Tteok, a type of sweet rice cake, is available at Baskin-Robbins in South Korea, and Rabdi Jalebi in India, with jalebi-flavored ice cream (a deep-fried batter soaked in sugar syrup), pistachios and cashews. Though even U.S. locations feature their own flavors, such as one viral sensation launched at their Burbank, California location: the Dubai Chocolate ice cream bar with pistachio ice cream and shredded phyllo.