Dairy Queen Treat
$DQTRF500 #45CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations745
Franchisee Count1,178
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$100,000
Item 7 Midpoint$200,000
Item 7 High$300,000
Royalty Fees7% of sales promotion program fee payments
Ad / Brand Fund7%
Sold Not Open0
ParentAmerican Dairy Queen Corporation
Founded1962
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business64
Began Franchising1962
HQBloomington, MN
Executives16
LinksWeb
Main Phone(952) 830-0200
Emaildevelopment@idq.com
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must utilize the franchisor's required computer and POS systems, and they will receive operational manuals and support from the franchisor.
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