Popular Ice Cream Chain With 7 Locations In CT Offering Scoops For Less Than $2 For Limited Time

CANTON, MA — Popular ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins announced Wednesday a new summer promotion offering $1.99 scoops for a limited time only this month.

According to the chain, which has a total of seven Connecticut locations in Greenwich, Glastonbury, Monroe, Norwalk, Southport and West Hartford, the new promotion is intended to "help parents keep cool" as summer break gets underway for kids across the country.

Baskin-Robbins Parent Pass

This month, Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new "Parent Pass," a limited-time offer the company hopes will "[come] to the rescue of parents everywhere...designed for the busiest, and possibly most chaotic, weeks of summer break," according to a news release posted to Baskin-Robbins' website.

From June 16 through June 27, Monday through Friday only, the brand will exclusively offer Baskin-Robbins Rewards members $1.99 scoops at participating locations nationwide.

According to Baskin-Robbins, the limited time rewards deal will likely bring "a scoop-sized sigh of relief for moms and dads who find themselves in survival mode" between the end of school and the start of summer camp.

"The days between the last school bell and the first day of summer camp can be long, loud and full of 5 a.m. wake-up calls," Nicole Boutwell, vice president of brand marketing and culinary at Baskin-Robbins, said in a news release. "That's why we’re giving parents a break with the Parent Pass. It's our way of saying, 'You've got this—and we've got the ice cream to help you through it.'"

The single-use coupon must be presented in the ice cream chain's app and scanned at the time of purchase, or selected at checkout for online or in-app orders, according to the offer's terms and conditions.

"Whether it's a spontaneous treat, a midday moment of peace and quiet, or just a chance to catch your breath, the Parent Pass is your permission slip to keep things cool during summer's most unpredictable stretch," the release reads, "and don't worry, scoops are not just for kids, enjoy one yourself."

Founded in the 1940s, Baskin-Robbins is famous for offering 31 flavors in its stores. It's been a sweet journey for the iconic ice cream chain that includes more than 1,400 unique ice cream flavors, over 52 countries and nearly 7,700 locations around the globe, according to a company fact sheet.

New Summer Deals, Menu Items

Baskin-Robbins is not the only chain to recently announce an exciting new deal or menu item in celebration of the start of the summer.

In May, popular chain restaurant Applebee's announced the return of its beloved "all-you-can-eat" menu for a limited time this summer.

Last week, Kentucky Fried Chicken announced the return of the chain's fan favorite "fill ups" meal deal to restaurants nationwide this summer, in collaboration with the new "F1" movie set for release in theaters June 27.

McDonald's also announced last week a new Hershey's S'mores McFlurry is set to arrive at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time only starting June 10.

On Monday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced adobo ranch, the chain's first new dip in five years, will be added to its menu this summer.

Popular chicken chain Popeyes announced earlier this month the launch of its all new chicken wraps, as well as a brand new blueberry-themed beverage lineup for customers to cool off with during the warm summer months.

Chick-fil-A also recently confirmed its beloved peach-flavored milkshake would be on the menu again starting this month, along with a new peach frosted lemonade, just in time for summer.