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.
First-time franchisees Brian Murray and Rocky Romano are growing the Dairy Queen brand in North Carolina, with plans to add future locations in the Rock Hill area.
Dairy Queen continues to grow in New Hampshire, with a sales jump after a location was converted to the DQ Grill & Chill model, and plans for additional growth in the state.
A new DQ Grill & Chill location is set to open in Hanover, Massachusetts, offering a variety of menu options including crispy chicken fingers and frozen treats.
Dairy Queen plans to open a new location in Summerside, Canada, and is seeking a local operator to develop the site.
Dairy Queen plans to open a DQ Grill & Chill location in Summerside, seeking a local operator for the stand-alone building.
Franchise Update Media co-produces its first conference in Europe, partnering with the Best Franchisee of the World.
Scott Lay, a Texas entrepreneur, expands his Dairy Queen ownership group, opening new locations in Northeast Texas.
Dairy Queen has expanded into the Carolinas, with two new locations opening in the Rock Hill area.
Entrepreneur releases its list of fastest-growing franchises, featuring companies with sustained growth over many years, including Dunkin Donuts and Jan-Pro Franchising International.
A new DQ Grill & Chill location is set to open in Hanover, MA.
Franchisees are concerned about the impact of minimum wage increases on their labor costs and business operations.
A Dairy Queen franchisee and his son prioritize mentorship and community involvement in their business, helping local students and employees.
Raman Kalra, a former dishwasher and bartender, saved enough money to consider franchising and eventually became a successful business owner with the Dairy Queen system in Phoenix.
Dairy Queen plans for large expansion in Arizona with multiple locations opening in Surprise, Glendale, and Peoria by 2017.
Dairy Queen is expanding its presence in Tempe-Chandler, Arizona, with plans to open new locations in the area.
Dairy Queen franchisee Matt Frauenshuh credits employee empowerment and strategic acquisitions for growing his company, Fourteen Foods, to 180 locations across ten states.
Dairy Queen is offering several $5 Buck Lunch options in January, including the Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger, to kick off the new year.
Franchise Update Media launches its first international conference in Florence, Italy, targeting franchisees in Europe.
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International Dairy Queen plans to expand its presence in the Phoenix area with five new locations, targeting the suburbs with the DQ Grill & Chill model.
Dairy Queen plans to open 50-60 locations in the Los Angeles area, including its fast casual concept DQ Grill & Chill.
Tony Mariaux runs the daily operations of the Carrollton Dairy Queen ® and has recently emphasized a focus on giving back to the local community.
Dairy Queen franchisee Matt Frauenshuh owns 180 restaurants in 10 states, acquired through a series of purchases and development with the brand.
Dairy Queen gave back to Louisiana residents affected by the 2016 floods, providing a place for people to go and receive aid.