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Air Force veteran Carlos Saenz is opening his first DQ Grill & Chill location in Lutz, Florida. Saenz plans to partner with local schools for fundraising events through the restaurant.
Air force veteran Carlos Saenz will open his first DQ Grill & Chill® location in Lutz at the end of March after an exciting journey since he first inquired about franchising opportunities in August 2012.
"It's a unique brand," Saenz said. "There's nothing like it. People remember their first time at Dairy Queen®."
Saenz and his family have lived in the area for fifteen years, and his wife is a first-grade teacher in Pasco County. He plans to partner with local schools through the DQ® restaurant for "spirit night" fundraising events, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the schools.
"This is going to be the fans' DQ," said Saenz.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on March 27, 2017. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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