Dairy Queen Description
Ice cream manufacturer JF McCullough was experimenting with a recipe for a new frozen dairy product, stemming from his belief that ice cream tasted better when it was soft and served fresh from the freezer, not frozen solid. With his recipe perfected, McCullough and his son Alex approached one of their customers about holding an introductory sale of the new soft ice cream. At the first sale, more than 1,600 people lined up to try the new ice cream.In the 1950s, some Dairy Queens began serving hot food items. Today, stores systemwide have menus that include hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken strips through Dairy Queens Brazier concept. Franchisees can operate a Dairy Queen with or without a Brazier. The company also offers its Treat Center concept, a store that sells items from the three franchise companies it owns--Dairy Queen, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn.
Contact Information
P.O. Box 39286
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439-3020
United States
Phone:
Toll Free: 8002858515
Fax: 9528300450
Website: http://www.dairyqueen.com
Other Financial Information
Total Units: 6032
Company Owned Units: 70
Franchised Units: 5962
Franchise Fees: $25,000 - 35,000
Franchising Since: 1944
In Business Since: 1940
