Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

$DQGCF500 #45
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
ParentBerkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Founded1962
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business63
Began Franchising1953
HQBloomington, MN
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(952) 830-0200
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2025 · 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.

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Unit Count & Growth
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