Two Army Veterans Join Together in Franchise Ownership
Two Army veterans, Damon Draught and William Dailey, have joined together to open a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill location in Rhode Island.
· 1851 Franchise· December 12, 2017
Company
Dairy Queen — page 11
Dairy Queen is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 374 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dairy Queen has over 7,800 locations in more than 20 countries, offering franchise opportunities through its DQ Grill & Chill concept [[2026-10-07 Dairy Queen Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026 (02a418)]]. * Two Dairy Queen operators are using digital signs to drive sales at their locations in Indiana and Ohio [[2026-10-01 How Two Dairy Queen® Operators Are Using Digital Signs to Drive Sales (e9311a)]]. * International Dairy Queen announced the winners of its 2026 Vendor of the Year awards, recognizing six vendors in the U.S. and Canada for their exemplary service [[2026-09-18 International Dairy Queen Announces 2026 Vendor of the Year Winners (fae9c3)]]. * Dairy Queen has introduced a new cash incentive program to accelerate franchise growth, offering $150,000 to $200,000 incentives for opening new freestanding DQ Grill & Chill restaurants on schedule [[2026-07-10 New Cash Incentive Program Accelerates Dairy Queen Franchise Growth (6c123c)]]. * Dairy Queen hired Phil Crawford as CTO to modernize its technology, with Crawford having over 20 years of experience in IT and technology [[2026-07-08 Dairy Queen hires Shake Shack vet to modernize tech (8da624)]]. * Dairy Queen is offering $150,000 to $200,000 incentives to growth-ready franchisees who meet agreed-upon opening timelines for new freestanding DQ Grill & Chill locations [[2026-06-16 Dairy Queen Wants to Put Cash in the Pockets of Growth-Ready Franchisees (26441e)]]. * Dairy Queen franchises are participating in National Ice Cream Day with specials and discounts [[2026-07-16 National Ice Cream Day 2026 Sweet Deals and Freebies (f6acdb)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Snacks & dessert.
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· 1851 Franchise· November 29, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· November 24, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· November 21, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· November 14, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· November 14, 2017
The Lincoln Journal Star: Dairy Queen Grows in Lincoln with DQ Grill & Chill Model
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· 1851 Franchise· November 9, 2017
Q&A with Maria Hokanson: Maintaining A Brand Legacy While Focusing on Innovation
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· 1851 Franchise· October 27, 2017
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· Franchising.com· October 19, 2017
How the DQ® Brand Continues Canadian Expansion Through Family Influence
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· 1851 Franchise· October 3, 2017
Why We Chose the DQ® Brand: Aimee and Terry Sims
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· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· September 25, 2017
Faegre Baker Daniels: Carlson Hotels General Counsel Kerry Olson Joins FaegreBD’s Franchise Practice
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· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2017
How 1851 Franchise Leveraged Dairy Queen’s Nostalgic Legacy to Inspire a New Generation of Franchisees
Since the first Dairy Queen location opened in Joliet, Illinois in 1940, the chain’s signature treats have been rooted in tradition and nostalgia for kids and adults alike.
· 1851 Franchise· August 25, 2017
How the DQ Grill & Chill® Concept is Growing Throughout the Southeast with Experienced Business Operators
The McDonald Oil Company is expanding its business scope with the Dairy Queen brand, diversifying its portfolio and targeting a new market with a proven concept.
· 1851 Franchise· August 17, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· August 11, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· July 21, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· July 13, 2017
New Idaho DQ Grill & Chill® Locations Lead Brand’s Expansion in the State
After growing up working at her grandparents’ Dairy Queen® locations in Bandon, Oregon with her four siblings and mother, Annelise Phillips decided to take a step away from the franchise to pursue other professional oppo
· 1851 Franchise· July 10, 2017
Cranston Patch: "Years After A Tour In Afghanistan, Two Vets Team Up On RI's First Dairy Queen Grill & Chill“
Army buddies Damon Draught and Will Dailey team up to open the first DQ Grill & Chill in Cranston, Rhode Island.
· 1851 Franchise· July 3, 2017
Veteran Dairy Queen® Franchisee Diversifies Portfolio with DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurants
Steve Cowgur, a veteran Dairy Queen franchisee, diversified his portfolio with DQ Grill & Chill restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· June 26, 2017
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· 1851 Franchise· June 14, 2017
Idaho State Journal: Dairy Queen Plans for Development Push Throughout Idaho
Dairy Queen plans to expand in Idaho, with a target market in Pocatello, and will open a new location following the DQ Grill and Chill concept.
· 1851 Franchise· May 23, 2017
QSR Magazine: Dairy Queen Celebrates Record Year of Growth in 2016
For a brand that has been successful for more than 75 years, the addition of 318 new Dairy Queen locations across the globe in 2016 shows impressive staying power.
· 1851 Franchise· May 16, 2017