Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

$DQGCF500 #45
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations1,985
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$100,000
Item 7 Midpoint$200,000
Item 7 High$300,000
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund11%
Sold Not Open27
ParentBerkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Founded1962
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business63
Began Franchising1962
HQBloomington, MN
Executives16
LinksWeb
Main Phone(952) 830-0200
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

ADQ offers franchises for the development of DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants, which are quick service food establishments with indoor seating from which franchisees sell the full line of approved DQ® soft-serve, treat, food and beverage menu items under the DQ® and DQ Grill & Chill® trademarks.

ADQ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc., which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Key executives include CEO Troy A. Bader and COO Arthur P. D’Elia. The company has a robust management team with various vice presidents overseeing different functions.

ADQ offers franchises for the development of DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants, which are quick service food establishments with indoor seating from which franchisees sell the full line of approved DQ® soft-serve, treat, food and beverage menu items under the DQ® and DQ Grill & Chill® trademarks.

Read Dairy Queen Grill & Chill’s complete March 26, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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