DQ Grill & Chill
A DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant is a quick-service food location that serves our full line of approved soft-serve treats, food, and beverage items. We offer a menu built around our Dairy Queen® soft serve, along with hot food, frozen treats, and drink options for guests looking for a meal or a snack. Our restaurants are typically freestanding or in strip mall and streetscape locations, and in certain cases we may also operate in high-traffic captive venues such as malls, hospitals, universities, and transportation centers. We serve the general public, with products that appeal to families, treat customers, and guests seeking a quick meal or dessert. The business operates as a branded restaurant system with indoor seating and, in some locations, outdoor seating.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOTroy A. Bader
- Headquarters8331 Norman Center Drive, Bloomington, MN, 55437
- Year founded1962
- Year started franchising1962
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open1971 (+17 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,516,200 - $2,543,050
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty4% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund5% - 6% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-27
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about DQ Grill & Chill, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the DQ Grill & Chill franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a DQ Grill & Chill franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a DQ Grill & Chill franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by DQ Grill & Chill. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information DQ Grill & Chill provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 1971 |
| Franchise locations | 1969 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
System growth over time
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