Small-Town Operator Grows Big: 10 units opened in 2020 with 8 more on the way
Small-town operator Sajib Singha grows his revenue by 20-30% in 2020, opening 10 new units and planning to open 8 more.
· Franchising.com· February 9, 2021
Company
Dairy Queen — page 8
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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DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Returns to Middletown
A DQ Grill & Chill restaurant will be opening in Butler County, featuring a modern look and feel with separate 'Grill' and 'Chill' sections.
· Franchising.com· January 22, 2021
The Great Franchisee: Megan Allen, FranNet, Denver
The Great Franchisee features Megan Allen, who joins FranNet as a franchise consulting expert, leveraging her experience in franchising and business development.
· 1851 Franchise· January 7, 2021
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Sets Opening Date in San Bernardino
DQ Grill & Chill restaurant sets opening date in San Bernardino, featuring a modern look and feel, comfortable booths, and large wooden tables.
· Franchising.com· December 17, 2020
LG2 Restaurant Group Portfolio Grows With New Oklahoma DQ Grill & Chill Location
LG2 Restaurant Group portfolio grows with new Oklahoma DQ Grill & Chill location, marking the sixth franchise location for the group.
· Franchising.com· December 16, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Coming to Ardmore
A DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is set to open in Ardmore, Oklahoma, offering a modernized dining experience and made-to-order lunch and dinner options.
· Franchising.com· December 9, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Set To Open In Bentonville
DQ Grill & Chill opens a new location in Bentonville, expanding the DQ brand's presence in the US and offering a unique dining experience to fans.
· Franchising.com· November 24, 2020
Fazoli’s Executes Franchise Deal to Introduce Craveable Italian Dishes to DFW
Fazoli’s executed an area development agreement with Sajib Singha to open three locations throughout the DFW metroplex, with the first slated to open in the second half of 2021.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2020
Multi-Unit Dairy Queen Franchisee Opens Nikita Hair’s First U.S. Salon in Mason, Ohio
Multi-unit franchisee Piyush Patel opens Nikita Hair's first U.S. salon in Mason, Ohio, expanding his portfolio of franchise locations.
· 1851 Franchise· November 12, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Coming to Hammond
A DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is coming to Hammond, Indiana, with a modern look and feel, owned and operated by Danny Patel.
· Franchising.com· November 3, 2020
The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: One Year Later
The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich celebrates its one-year anniversary, becoming a cultural phenomenon and iconic menu item in the quick-service restaurant industry.
· 1851 Franchise· October 30, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Coming to South Florida
DQ Grill & Chill is opening a new restaurant in Greenacres, Florida, owned and operated by GL Melby LLC.
· Franchising.com· October 9, 2020
Multi-Brand Operator On The Grow With Captain D's
Multi-brand operator Sajib Singha expands his portfolio with Captain D's, adding a second location in Texas.
· Franchising.com· October 8, 2020
What Franchisors Can Learn From QSR Magazine’s 2020 Drive-Thru Study
QSR Magazine's 2020 Drive-Thru Study reports on customer satisfaction, technologies, and device usage during the pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· October 2, 2020
Captain D’s Opens Second Texas Location This Year in Mount Pleasant
Captain D’s opens its second Texas location in Mount Pleasant, spearheaded by multi-unit franchisee Sajib Singha.
· Franchising.com· September 28, 2020
Pollo Campero Builds Top-Notch Franchise Development Team with Sam Wong as Director to Launch U.S. Franchising Initiative
Pollo Campero appointed Sam Wong as its new Director of Franchising, marking the launch of a US franchising initiative.
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2020
Pollo Campero appoints Sam Wong as director of franchise development, launches U.S. franchising initiative
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· Global Franchise· August 12, 2020
Coping with Covid with Lee Kleiner
Lee Kleiner, owner of multiple Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh locations, shares how his business has adapted to the changes brought by COVID-19.
· Franchising.com· August 5, 2020
Coping with Covid - What Global Brands Are Doing To Survive
Global brands share best practices for surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
· Franchising.com· July 31, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Brings Tasty Eats and Sweet Treats to Streetsboro
A husband and wife duo, Randy and Natalie Monahan, open a new DQ Grill & Chill location in Streetsboro, Ohio, bringing the American Dairy Queen Corporation’s timeless brand to the community.
· Franchising.com· July 17, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Opens in Louisa
American Dairy Queen Corporation opened a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Louisa, bringing the brand to the Lawrence County community.
· Franchising.com· June 15, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Joins the Waterbury Community
DQ Grill & Chill restaurant opens in Waterbury, Connecticut, with locally owned and operated by Rahman Hashimi.
· Franchising.com· June 9, 2020
DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant Coming to Waterford
A DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is set to open in Waterford, Wisconsin, featuring a modern, open-air grill and comfortable seating areas.
· Franchising.com· June 4, 2020
Four-Brand Restaurant Group Adds Another Captain D's Location
A four-brand restaurant group adds another Captain D's location in Lancaster, SC, with a growing portfolio of foodservice brands
· Franchising.com· June 4, 2020