DQ Restaurant to Open in Montgomery, AL
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on December 28.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2026
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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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Operators Add Another DQ to Their Portfolio
Hemi Dhar, Shohel Momin, Rita Patrawala, and Ash Patrawala have expanded their portfolio by opening a DQ restaurant in Pearson, Georgia.
· Franchising.com· December 16, 2025
DQ® Serving Up Good Vibes at New White County Restaurant
Ice cream cravings and burger runs just got a new go-to spot.
· Franchising.com· December 9, 2025
Is a Food Franchise Right for You? Weighing Restaurant Industry Pros and Cons
Franchising in the food industry can be a viable option, but it comes with its own set of challenges and realities.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2025
New DQ Restaurant to Bring Sweet Treats to Naples, FL
Dairy Queen opens new restaurant in Naples, FL on December 8.
· Franchising.com· December 4, 2025
DQ Restaurant to Open in Pearson, GA
DQ restaurant to open in Pearson, GA on December 8.
· Franchising.com· December 4, 2025
Taco John’s makes a push in the Midwest
Taco John’s has reached a new franchise agreement to grow the brand in the Midwest, led by multi-franchisees Kush Patel and Bobby Patel.
· Franchise Magazine USA· December 2, 2025
DQ Restaurant to Open in East Lansing, MI
DQ restaurant opens in East Lansing, Michigan on November 5.
· Franchising.com· November 13, 2025
International Dairy Queen Announces 2025 Vendor of the Year Winners
International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), a leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, today announced the winners of its 2025 Vendor of the Year awards.
· Franchising.com· September 23, 2025
Another Broken Egg Cafe Continues Its Growth Momentum with Four New Multi-Unit Development Agreements
Another Broken Egg Cafe continues its positive growth momentum in 2025 with the signing of four new multi-unit development agreements representing 12 new cafes to be developed over the next 5 years.
· Franchising.com· September 16, 2025
67% of U.S. Households Bought Burger King in Past Year
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· Franchising.com· September 1, 2025
Dairy Queen Ushers in Fall with Seasonal Treats and a Cool 85-Cent Blizzard Deal
Dairy Queen launches Fall Treat Collection and 85-cent Blizzard deal
· Franchising.com· August 28, 2025
Dairy Queen® Announces Miracle Treat Day®, a Sweet Way to Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in iconic treats and food, announced today Miracle Treat Day®, a sweet day for a great cause.
· Franchising.com· July 21, 2025
Dairy Queen To Lean on International Growth in Five-Year Plan To Increase Sales to $10 Billion
In a recent interview with the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dairy Queen announced its goal to increase worldwide sales by more than $3.5 billion over the next five years.
· Franchising.com· June 13, 2025
Operators To Expand Taco John's in Indiana
Kush and Bobby Patel to open Taco John's in Indiana.
· Franchising.com· May 20, 2025
Dairy Queen Celebrates 85th Birthday with the Sweetest Gifts for Fans — An 85-Cent Blizzard Treat Deal and The Return of Fan Favorites on The Summer Blizzard Treat Menu
MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- A very sweet birthday is being celebrated this year—American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) is turning 85!
· Franchising.com· March 24, 2025
International Dairy Queen Hires Art D’Elia as Chief Operating Officer
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) today announced Art D’Elia joined the company as chief operating officer, U.S.
· Franchising.com· March 18, 2025
QDOBA Celebrates Franchise Growth with 500+ Development Commitments
QDOBA celebrates several franchise groups spearheading major market developments, including PFGS, LLC, Empire Inc., Roaring Forks, LLC, Holy Guacamole, and Dhote & Turner, LLC.
· Franchising.com· March 14, 2025
Top 25 Ice Cream Franchises to Own in 2025
The ice cream franchise industry is projected to reach $104.96 billion by 2029, with franchises like Baskin-Robbins and Ben & Jerry's offering lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2025
Patel Rolls Wetzel's Pretzels into Lake Tahoe
Parth Patel, an experienced franchisee, will open his second Wetzel's Pretzels location in The Shops at Heavenly Village in Lake Tahoe.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels bakes in Lake Tahoe
Wetzel's Pretzels opened a new bakery at The Shops at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, California, operated by Parth Patel.
· Franchise Magazine USA· December 30, 2024
Wetzel’s Pretzels Rolls into Lake Tahoe
Wetzel’s Pretzels opens a new location at The Shops at Heavenly Village in Lake Tahoe, California.
· Franchising.com· December 27, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to Open as Feature Brand in Kenosha, WI Travel Center
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is set to become the flagship concept in a 19,000-square-foot travel plaza in Kenosha, WI.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2024
International Dairy Queen Announces 2024 Vendor of the Year Winners
International Dairy Queen announces 2024 Vendor of the Year winners.
· Franchising.com· September 18, 2024