
A Day in the Life: Terry Smith of Dairy Queen
Terry Smith owns two top Dairy Queen locations in Ontario.
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.

Terry Smith owns two top Dairy Queen locations in Ontario.

Dairy Queen introduces its DQ Grill & Chill model to Canadian consumers, seeking a franchisee in Corner Brook to operate the new location.

Dairy Queen expands to Winnipeg, targeting downtown and rural areas with seven new restaurants planned in Manitoba within three to five years.

McDonald's is launching delivery in more cities across the U.S. through its partnership with UberEATS, with a focus on convenience and customer satisfaction.

International Dairy Queen Inc. elaborates on success throughout 2016, with 318 new locations across the globe.

Dairy Queen is rethinking its restaurant site search process due to increasing demand and cost of real estate, according to executive vice president Jim Kerr.

Dairy Queen has seen success with multi-unit franchisees, including Laura Maier, who has opened three locations on Long Island.

To many, the word “blizzard” means much more than a snowstorm, and the perfect curl at the top of a soft-serve cone doesn’t come from just anywhere.

Tampa was ranked as one of the top medium-sized cities for growth within the quick service industry, with three QSR brands actively expanding in the market.

Dairy Queen focuses its efforts on expansion in the Great White North, with a new location opening in Walkerton, Ontario.

Dairy Queen is targeting Niagara Falls for development as the company expands throughout Ontario, with a focus on the DQ Grill & Chill concept.

Dairy Queen identifies Ontario, Canada as a key market for growth, with plans to expand its DQ Grill & Chill model throughout the region.

Dairy Queen targets the Phoenix area for development of its DQ Grill & Chill model, capitalizing on the demand for ice cream vendors.

Dan and Martha Anderson, Dairy Queen franchisees, plan to double the number of Dairy Queen restaurants in the Halifax area.

Dairy Queen prepares for expansion in the Greater Toronto Area, with plans to more than double its Grill & Chill concept locations.

Tracy David, a first-time franchisee, opens her first Dairy Queen location in Walkerton, Indiana, citing her dream of business ownership and commitment to community involvement.

Walkerton, Ontario is about to get its first Dairy Queen ®, and the Walkerton News recently spoke with Richard Turner, Greg Williams and Tracy David who are opening the new location.

Air Force veteran Carlos Saenz opens his first DQ Grill & Chill location in Lutz, Florida, citing the brand's unique appeal and commitment to community involvement.

Dairy Queen will celebrate its annual Free Cone Day on March 20, offering a free small cone of vanilla ice cream to customers and accepting donations for the Children’s Miracle Networks Hospitals.

Nick Powills discusses the importance of content marketing in the fast casual space, citing Dairy Queen's use of influencer marketing.

Dairy Queen targets Southern California for development, with a market capacity in Orange County for 20 units, which would double the brand's existing area presence.

A new Dairy Queen location in Bradenton, Florida, will donate all of its profits to a local charity that supports mental illness treatment.

Dairy Queen is expanding in the Houston area with a new location in Webster and plans to add to its 87 existing locations in the region.

International Dairy Queen, Inc. franchisee Carlos Saenz plans to open a new DQ Grill & Chill location in Ballantrae Village Shoppes by mid-March.