Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Hamburgers
Own a Beloved DQ Franchise
Serve world-famous treats and tasty food to your community.
Revenue Potential$3,381,809from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units2,050from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
What began as a 10-cent frozen treat in 1938 quickly became one of the most recognized soft serve brands in the world, pioneering the food franchising model. Today, Dairy Queen has grown to over 7,800 restaurants across 20 countries. As a DQ Grill & Chill franchisee, you deliver a refreshing atmosphere and delectable food alongside those legendary DQ treats.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Dairy Queen offers a timeless brand with 85% consumer recognition and a fiercely loyal customer base. Franchisees receive industry-leading support encompassing supply chain, development, operations, marketing, and training. Flexible building models like Core 46, Core 34, and Core 0-24 are tailored to fit varying market and real estate needs.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$3,381,809
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $100,000–$300,000
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Cash Required
- $400,000
- Net worth
- $750,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
The franchise support team assists with restaurant design and construction, alongside comprehensive training for management and crew members to ensure readiness for your grand opening. After opening, you receive ongoing operational and marketing guidance to ensure your franchise hits the ground running.
Ideal candidate
Dairy Queen seeks motivated individuals or groups who want to play a bigger role in their community. Ideal candidates are eager to build a strong team and delight fans with the brand's refreshing atmosphere and delectable food.