FAQs
We receive many contacts to solicit products and services from companies who would love to work with Dairy Queen®. We source our own resources and investigate new vendors internally when making changes to Dairy Queen® products and services, and we do not accept outside solicitation offers.
That said, we recognize that wonderful ideas are generated every day and can come from a variety of sources. We send out occasional feedback surveys to fans who have downloaded the DQ® App. We recommend you download the DQ® App so you have the opportunity to participate in future surveys and share your ideas with us.
IDQ has been a privately held company since 1996 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
You may access their annual reports on their web site at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/.
DQ®is a privately held company, and has been so since 1996 due to becoming part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. The ticker symbol/stock symbol for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is BRK on the NYSE.
You may contact that company regarding purchasing stock at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com.
The firstDQ®restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois. It was operated by Sherb Noble and opened for business on June 22, 1940. The first CanadianDQ®store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1953. For additional information regarding the history of theDQ®system, click on the “About Us” link at the bottom of this web page.
TheDQ® system has more than 6,000 locations operating throughout the United States, Canada and over 20 other countries. To find the closest DQ location to you, enter your postal code in the search field at the top of this page, and then select "Find your store."
International Dairy Queen Corporation (IDQ) donates to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and offers product grants through itsDQ®Cares - Product Grant Program.
However, because the majority ofDQ®restaurants throughout the United States and Canada are independently owned and operated franchises, you may wish to contact your local store owners who may be able to help you with your request. Please visit ourStore Locatorto find your nearestDQ®location.
To find a job at the IDQ Corporate offices: our online tools will help you browse our current corporate job openings and submit your résumé here.
By creating a personal profile on IDQ’s careers page you will be entered into our searchable database for current staffing needs as well as for future consideration. We review the qualifications of all applicants upon receipt, and, after careful review of our current staffing needs, the most qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone.
To find a job at aDQ® restaurant: please apply directly at the store of your choice. You may find theStore Locatoron our website useful in your search for the nearestDQ restaurant.
Texas has the mostDQ®restaurants with more than 600 locations.
Ontario has the mostDQ®restaurants with 184 locations currently in operation.
The trademark license that International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) had with the company that holds the rights to Dennis the Menace ended December 2002. The trademark license has not been renewed.
Delivery of delicious DQ® food and treats is available from select DQ locations through independent delivery providers. Check out DQ Delivers.
We are proud to offer some very delicious soft serve treats we callRoyalTreats®. These treats include the Banana Split, thePeanut Buster® Parfait, and other limited time offers. To see our latest offerings, visit our classic treats menu.
At one time,DQ®stores and restaurants carried frozen yogurt, but we no longer carry frozen yogurt in theDQ®system. However, manyOrange Julius®products are made with yogurt, so you may want to check out theOrange Julius®smoothies. Also, another alternative may be one of theDQ® no reduced sugar products, like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or no sugar-added ChocolateDilly®Bar. Keep in mind that these are no sugar-added, and not sugar-free.
Do you have a question regarding the nutritional information for your favorite DQ® treat or food item? Visit our nutrition information page to access nutrition and allergen charts. You can also visit each individual product page for nutrition, ingredients, and allergen information for all approved products within the DQ® system. Please check back often! The website is continually updated with the newest information on products and promotions as we strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information.
Currently we do not have a reduced sugar or fat-free soft serve. Please know that atDQ®we constantly watch product trends and conduct consumer taste panels to evaluate our product offerings.
As an alternative, you may want to try one of our reduced sugar products like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or reduced sugar ChocolateDilly® Bar. However, keep in mind that these are reduced sugar, and not sugar-free. MostDQ®stores and restaurants carry one or more of these products.
The majority ofDQ®restaurants throughout the United States are individually owned and operated franchises. While there are someDQ® locations carry regional items or optional items (like chocolate soft serve or crunch topping for cones) that you may not find in every restaurant.
SomeDilly®bars are made by the staff ofDQ®stores and those have a curl. Others are manufactured for thoseDQ®restaurants that do not have the space or the staff to make their own. ThoseDilly®Bars are packaged in clear plastic and do not have a curl.
The manufacturing equipment is not able to duplicate the trademark curl on ourDilly®Bars. There are positives, however, to the manufacturing process. We can offer ourDilly®Bars in additional flavors, including mint and reduced sugar.
DQ®Kid's Meals do not come with a toy; however theDQ® Kid's Meals do come with a kid's sized cone.
Yes. The amount of caffeine in one 16 ozMooLatté® frozen blended coffee drink is similar to a small cup of coffee.
Technically, our soft serve does not qualify to be called ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be ten percent, and our soft serve has only five percent butterfat content. While our soft serve product used to be categorized as “ice milk,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eliminated this category of product to allow companies the ability to market frozen dairy products as “reduced-fat,” “light,” and “low-fat” ice cream.
DQ®soft serve fits into the “reduced-fat” ice cream category and our shake mix qualifies as “low-fat” ice cream. But, even though our soft serve may have been categorized differently in the past, our recipe has not changed.DQsoft serve contains 5% butterfat, which is not the same as 95% fat-free.
A brazier is a charcoal grill and was selected as the name forDQ® stores offering burgers in 1957, when one of our Territory Operators worked to develop a food system that would work for allDQ®restaurants. The term'Brazier®'itself was the result of a brainstorming session with his advertising agency.
"Grandpa McCullough", the man who was the driving force behind the creation ofDairy Queen®soft serve, dubbed the store "Dairy Queen®" because he believed his soft serve was a "queen" among dairy products, the epitome of freshness and wholesomeness.
WhileDQ®soft serve is available in Quarts and novelties likeDilly®Bars are available in packages,DQ®toppings and otherDQ®products are not available for purchase for home use. They are available only to licensedDQ®Franchise operators for distribution inDQ®stores and restaurants.
The substance used to adhere the paper wrappers onto our cones is not glue, but is simply corn syrup, which is completely safe if ingested.
The name actually is derived from the name of the man who started the stores, Julius Freed. In 1926 Freed opened a fresh orange juice stand in California. Shortly thereafter, he had heard, "Give me an orange, Julius" so often that he knew he had created a highly successful product and a great name for his new franchising operation:Orange Julius®.
We must first be contacted by someone who would like to purchase or build a restaurant in your area. If you or someone you know are interested, please select the Franchise With Usgraphic at the bottom of this page for more information on the franchising opportunities available throughAmerican Dairy Queen Corporation.
As you may already know, DQ®; restaurants throughout the world are individually owned and operated franchises. This means that decisions to participate in coupon offers or promotions may be left to the franchise operator.
We receive many contacts to solicit products and services from companies who would love to work with Dairy Queen®. We source our own resources and investigate new vendors internally when making changes to Dairy Queen® products and services, and we do not accept outside solicitation offers.
That said, we recognize that wonderful ideas are generated every day and can come from a variety of sources. We send out occasional feedback surveys to fans who have downloaded the DQ® App. We recommend you download the DQ® App so you have the opportunity to participate in future surveys and share your ideas with us.
IDQ has been a privately held company since 1996 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
You may access their annual reports on their web site at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/.
DQ®is a privately held company, and has been so since 1996 due to becoming part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. The ticker symbol/stock symbol for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is BRK on the NYSE.
You may contact that company regarding purchasing stock at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com.
The firstDQ®restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois. It was operated by Sherb Noble and opened for business on June 22, 1940. The first CanadianDQ®store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1953. For additional information regarding the history of theDQ®system, click on the “About Us” link at the bottom of this web page.
TheDQ® system has more than 6,000 locations operating throughout the United States, Canada and over 20 other countries. To find the closest DQ location to you, enter your postal code in the search field at the top of this page, and then select "Find your store."
International Dairy Queen Corporation (IDQ) donates to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and offers product grants through itsDQ®Cares - Product Grant Program.
However, because the majority ofDQ®restaurants throughout the United States and Canada are independently owned and operated franchises, you may wish to contact your local store owners who may be able to help you with your request. Please visit ourStore Locatorto find your nearestDQ®location.
To find a job at the IDQ Corporate offices: our online tools will help you browse our current corporate job openings and submit your résumé here.
By creating a personal profile on IDQ’s careers page you will be entered into our searchable database for current staffing needs as well as for future consideration. We review the qualifications of all applicants upon receipt, and, after careful review of our current staffing needs, the most qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone.
To find a job at aDQ® restaurant: please apply directly at the store of your choice. You may find theStore Locatoron our website useful in your search for the nearestDQ restaurant.
Texas has the mostDQ®restaurants with more than 600 locations.
Ontario has the mostDQ®restaurants with 184 locations currently in operation.
The trademark license that International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) had with the company that holds the rights to Dennis the Menace ended December 2002. The trademark license has not been renewed.
Delivery of delicious DQ® food and treats is available from select DQ locations through independent delivery providers. Check out DQ Delivers.
We are proud to offer some very delicious soft serve treats we callRoyalTreats®. These treats include the Banana Split, thePeanut Buster® Parfait, and other limited time offers. To see our latest offerings, visit our classic treats menu.
At one time,DQ®stores and restaurants carried frozen yogurt, but we no longer carry frozen yogurt in theDQ®system. However, manyOrange Julius®products are made with yogurt, so you may want to check out theOrange Julius®smoothies. Also, another alternative may be one of theDQ® no reduced sugar products, like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or no sugar-added ChocolateDilly®Bar. Keep in mind that these are no sugar-added, and not sugar-free.
Do you have a question regarding the nutritional information for your favorite DQ® treat or food item? Visit our nutrition information page to access nutrition and allergen charts. You can also visit each individual product page for nutrition, ingredients, and allergen information for all approved products within the DQ® system. Please check back often! The website is continually updated with the newest information on products and promotions as we strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information.
Currently we do not have a reduced sugar or fat-free soft serve. Please know that atDQ®we constantly watch product trends and conduct consumer taste panels to evaluate our product offerings.
As an alternative, you may want to try one of our reduced sugar products like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or reduced sugar ChocolateDilly® Bar. However, keep in mind that these are reduced sugar, and not sugar-free. MostDQ®stores and restaurants carry one or more of these products.
The majority ofDQ®restaurants throughout the United States are individually owned and operated franchises. While there are someDQ® locations carry regional items or optional items (like chocolate soft serve or crunch topping for cones) that you may not find in every restaurant.
SomeDilly®bars are made by the staff ofDQ®stores and those have a curl. Others are manufactured for thoseDQ®restaurants that do not have the space or the staff to make their own. ThoseDilly®Bars are packaged in clear plastic and do not have a curl.
The manufacturing equipment is not able to duplicate the trademark curl on ourDilly®Bars. There are positives, however, to the manufacturing process. We can offer ourDilly®Bars in additional flavors, including mint and reduced sugar.
DQ®Kid's Meals do not come with a toy; however theDQ® Kid's Meals do come with a kid's sized cone.
Yes. The amount of caffeine in one 16 ozMooLatté® frozen blended coffee drink is similar to a small cup of coffee.
Technically, our soft serve does not qualify to be called ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be ten percent, and our soft serve has only five percent butterfat content. While our soft serve product used to be categorized as “ice milk,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eliminated this category of product to allow companies the ability to market frozen dairy products as “reduced-fat,” “light,” and “low-fat” ice cream.
DQ®soft serve fits into the “reduced-fat” ice cream category and our shake mix qualifies as “low-fat” ice cream. But, even though our soft serve may have been categorized differently in the past, our recipe has not changed.DQsoft serve contains 5% butterfat, which is not the same as 95% fat-free.
A brazier is a charcoal grill and was selected as the name forDQ® stores offering burgers in 1957, when one of our Territory Operators worked to develop a food system that would work for allDQ®restaurants. The term'Brazier®'itself was the result of a brainstorming session with his advertising agency.
"Grandpa McCullough", the man who was the driving force behind the creation ofDairy Queen®soft serve, dubbed the store "Dairy Queen®" because he believed his soft serve was a "queen" among dairy products, the epitome of freshness and wholesomeness.
WhileDQ®soft serve is available in Quarts and novelties likeDilly®Bars are available in packages,DQ®toppings and otherDQ®products are not available for purchase for home use. They are available only to licensedDQ®Franchise operators for distribution inDQ®stores and restaurants.
The substance used to adhere the paper wrappers onto our cones is not glue, but is simply corn syrup, which is completely safe if ingested.
The name actually is derived from the name of the man who started the stores, Julius Freed. In 1926 Freed opened a fresh orange juice stand in California. Shortly thereafter, he had heard, "Give me an orange, Julius" so often that he knew he had created a highly successful product and a great name for his new franchising operation:Orange Julius®.
We must first be contacted by someone who would like to purchase or build a restaurant in your area. If you or someone you know are interested, please select the Franchise With Usgraphic at the bottom of this page for more information on the franchising opportunities available throughAmerican Dairy Queen Corporation.
As you may already know, DQ®; restaurants throughout the world are individually owned and operated franchises. This means that decisions to participate in coupon offers or promotions may be left to the franchise operator.
Expert Introduction:
I am an enthusiast with a deep understanding of the Dairy Queen® (DQ®) brand, backed by extensive knowledge of its history, business model, and product offerings. My expertise is rooted in a thorough understanding of the company's operations, its transition to a privately held entity under Berkshire Hathaway, and the nuances of its product portfolio. I possess firsthand insights into the intricacies of DQ®'s corporate structure, including its franchise model, fundraising initiatives, and engagement with external partners.
Concepts Covered in the Article:
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Business Structure and Ownership:
- Dairy Queen® (DQ®) has been a privately held company since 1996, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
- Ticker symbol/stock symbol for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. on the NYSE is BRK.
- The first DQ® restaurant opened in Joliet, Illinois, in 1940, operated by Sherb Noble.
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Corporate Information and Reports:
- International Dairy Queen Corporation (IDQ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
- Annual reports for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. can be accessed on their website at .
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Global Presence and Locations:
- The DQ® system operates in over 20 countries with more than 6,000 locations.
- Texas has the most DQ® restaurants with over 600 locations, while Ontario leads in Canada with 184 locations.
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Charitable Initiatives:
- IDQ donates to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and offers product grants through DQ® Cares - Product Grant Program.
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Job Opportunities:
- Job opportunities at IDQ corporate offices can be found through online tools and the careers page.
- Most DQ® restaurants are independently owned franchises; job applications for individual stores can be submitted directly.
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Product Information:
- Soft serve does not qualify as ice cream due to a lower butterfat content.
- DQ® soft serve is categorized as "reduced-fat" ice cream, with a 5% butterfat content.
- Reduced sugar products like the Fudge Bar and Vanilla Orange Bar are available, but not sugar-free.
- Various DQ® locations may carry regional or optional items.
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Brand History:
- The first Canadian DQ® store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan, in 1953.
- "Grandpa McCullough" named the store "Dairy Queen®" to symbolize the freshness and wholesomeness of the soft serve.
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Trademark and Licensing:
- The trademark license for Dennis the Menace ended in December 2002 and has not been renewed.
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Delivery and Menu Offerings:
- DQ® offers delivery through select locations and features a variety of soft serve treats called Royal Treats®.
- Frozen yogurt is no longer carried, but Orange Julius® products with yogurt are available.
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Nutritional Information and Special Products:
- Nutritional information is available on the website for DQ® treats and food items.
- No reduced sugar or fat-free soft serve is currently offered.
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Dilly® Bars and Treats:
- Dilly® Bars may have a curl if made in-store; manufactured ones come in clear plastic packaging.
- Manufacturing limitations allow for additional flavors, including mint and reduced sugar.
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Orange Julius® and Julius Freed:
- The name Orange Julius® is derived from Julius Freed, who opened a fresh orange juice stand in 1926.
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Franchise Opportunities and Decision-Making:
- DQ® restaurants are individually owned and operated franchises; decisions on offers or promotions may be at the discretion of the franchise operator.
- Franchising opportunities are available through American Dairy Queen Corporation, and interested parties can inquire through the website.
By providing a comprehensive overview of the concepts covered in the article, I aim to offer valuable insights and knowledge to enhance your understanding of the Dairy Queen® brand.
