
The Top Fast-Food Franchises from Every Category
The top 10 fast-food franchises from every category, including pizza, burgers, and more, with investment ranges from $119,950 to $2.5 million.
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.

The top 10 fast-food franchises from every category, including pizza, burgers, and more, with investment ranges from $119,950 to $2.5 million.

DQ restaurants introduce new Fall BLIZZARD menu, featuring returning favorites and a new Royal Blizzard Treat.

DQ partnered with Shawn Johnson East to raise funds for local children’s hospitals on Miracle Treat Day.

DQ restaurants offer a sweet deal on Dipped Cones for National Ice Cream Day on July 16.

International Dairy Queen plans to open 180 food-centric DQ restaurants in China by 2034 through a joint venture with CFB Group.

Dairy Queen's DQ App and DairyQueen.com won top industry awards for user experience, user interface, and visual design.

American Dairy Queen Corporation hires two executives to increase its global footprint, expanding its international business team and brand awareness.
Captain D's has expanded its development team with Steve Bailey as the new director of franchise development, supporting the company's ongoing expansion.

Cold Stone Creamery is a popular guilty pleasure franchise offering a wide range of sundaes, ice cream cakes, and signature creations to its customers.

Marco’s Pizza signs a 4-unit agreement as Virginia statewide development surges, bringing the brand to the central and northern Shenandoah Valley market.

Zuber Malek moved to Glennville, Georgia 16 years ago. He purchased his first Dairy Queen there in 2006 and has gone on to add three more locations over the years.
Captain D's has converted a former Huddle House restaurant into its newest franchised location in Glennville, Georgia, marking the beginning of a spate of conversions in the state this spring.

American Dairy Queen Corp. names Mark Goldberg as the 2022 Miracle Maker Winner for his fundraising efforts for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Sean Fitzgerald leads TruBlue House Care franchise with 25 years experience.

Multi-brand operator Mamun Mehdi adds a new Captain D's restaurant to his portfolio in Fort Worth, Texas.
Captain D’s opened its newest franchised location in Fort Worth, Texas.
Golden Chick has launched its new jingle and looked close to home for vocals.

Dairy Queen franchisee H&H Coldwater LCC agrees to pay a $42,572 fine for child labor violations.

International Dairy Queen has announced its vendor of the year award winners, recognizing vendors who have supported the company and its network of independent franchise owners.

A redesign can improve guest experience and benefit operators by aligning the interior of restaurants with their offering and emphasizing core differentiators.

American Dairy Queen Corporation announces the return of Miracle Treat Day, with actress Vanessa Lachey supporting the cause to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Zaxby’s announces executive appointments, hiring Mike Mettler as chief development officer and elevating Mike Nettles to the position long-term.

Don Marcum has been in the food industry for the majority of his life.

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