May 14, 2013

The Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city

KANEOHE, Hawaii - The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Treat store in Kaneohe. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, the store also will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches as well as hot dogs. Located at the Windward Mall food court at 46-056 Kamehameha Road, the 343 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 12. 

 “I am thrilled about the opening of the DQ Treat store in Kaneohe and am ready to serve our fans,” said operator Patrick Mehring. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well as enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Kaneohe community.”

The DQ Treat store in Kaneohe features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, DQ Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages.

Fans can choose from a variety of fruit-blended beverages including delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and now Orange Julius Light Smoothies. All Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies, Light Smoothies and Julius^® Original drinks are available in eight flavors including Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^®, Mango Pineapple, Berry-Pom, Orangeberry and Piña Colada, and protein or banana boosts can be added. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made fresh to order with real fruit blended with low-fat yogurt and no artificial sweeteners. The Orange Julius Light Smoothies also are made with real fruit and blended fresh.

“We are looking to provide the Kaneohe community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Mehring.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/DairyQueen. 

Kaneohe DQ Orange Julius at a glance:

Employees:                                  12

Square footage:                            343 square feet

Hours of operation:                      Monday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                                                   Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information:                    Store phone number: 808-235-4270

About ADQ:
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

May 14, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

VERONA, Wis. – The Dairy Queen^®  system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 651 Hometown Circle in Verona, in front of Farm and Fleet and across from Connor Field. The new 2,300 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 55 new jobs contributing to Verona’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.1 percent this year.

“I used to work at a Dairy Queen store as a teenager, so to now have the opportunity to open a location myself is really exciting,” said restaurant operator Timm Heller. “This is the first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Verona, and I welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks. This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats, just like I did growing up.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features delicious and unique food items, including the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM; deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches; Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

A new deal is the $5 Buck Lunch, available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at participating locations. Fans have a choice of a quarter-pound GrillBurger with cheese, 3-piece Chicken Strip Lunch or a Chili Cheese Dog, which are all served with fries, a beverage and choice of a sundae. For just $1 more, fans also will have the option to upgrade their small sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, fans can choose from a variety of fruit-blended beverages including delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and now Orange Julius Light Smoothies. All Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies, Light Smoothies and Julius^® Original drinks are available in eight flavors including Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^®, Mango Pineapple, Berry-Pom, Orangeberry and Piña Colada and protein or banana boosts can be added. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made fresh to order with real fruit blended with low-fat yogurt and no artificial sweeteners. The Orange Julius Light Smoothies also are made with real fruit and blended fresh.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside and 34 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/DairyQueen.

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Verona DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                  651 Hometown Circle

                                               Verona, WI 53593

Phone:                                     608-848-3169

Employees:                              55

Square Footage:                      2,300 square feet

Number of Seats:                    76 inside, 34 outside

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily:

                                              10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday; and Sunday

                                              10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

About ADQ:
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

May, 6, 2013

Dairy Queen^® and Orange Julius^® offer “Orange you glad I graduated?” graduation cap artwork for download

MINNEAPOLIS – As part of the Dairy Queen^® system’s launch of Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and Light Smoothies, the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) company is offering a custom designed graphic for the graduate’s mortarboard with a question that all parents can appreciate: “Orange you glad I graduated?”

“Just like today’s graduates, Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are in a class all by themselves,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We are sure that most graduates would like to decorate their graduation cap but with so much going on, they don’t have time. We are giving them a simple way to decorate their cap with an appropriate message.”

To download the artwork, visit www.DQOJgrad.com. Visitors to the site also will find tips on how to affix the artwork to the cap. Students can share photos of their caps on Instagram and tag them with #LOVEmyDQ.

“The Dairy Queen and Orange Julius brands are fun, and we felt this was a quirky way to help grads with their artwork,” Westrum said. “Our new Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Light Smoothies are a smart beverage alternative, and we want America to graduate to these better quality beverages.”

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Connect with the DQ system on Twitter using #LOVEmyDQ and follow the system at twitter.com/dairyqueen or visit the DQ Facebook fan page, which has more than 5.8 million friends. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen. For more information about the Orange Julius system, visit orangejulius.com. Visit facebook.com/OrangeJulius or follow the Orange Julius system on Twitter at twitter.com/luvorangejulius.

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About ADQ:
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

April 29, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system is serving up a new, decadent Choco Peanut Butter Brownie as the featured Blizzard^® of the Month for May.

A smooth blend of peanut butter, choco chunks and brownie pieces tumbled with DQ^® signature creamy vanilla soft serve, Choco Peanut Butter Brownie is available beginning May 1 at all participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® locations nationwide. Fans can enjoy the Choco Peanut Butter Brownie Blizzard Treat in four sizes including the popular Mini. Blizzard Treat flavors now also come served in plain or chocolate dipped freshly baked waffle cones, in keeping with the Dairy Queen system’s status as the Cone Capital of the World.

            “We understand the need for chocolate cravers to satisfy indulgences from time to time, and our new Choco Peanut Butter Brownie Blizzard Treat does just that and more," said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Choco Peanut Butter Brownie is a sinfully delicious flavor combination and is just one of the innovative new menu items introduced this year that fans can enjoy and won’t find anywhere else.”

Light Smoothies also debut this month as part of the national roll-out of Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius^® Originals to Dairy Queen restaurants. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies, Light Smoothies and Julius Originals are available in eight flavors including Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^®, Mango Pineapple, Berry-Pom, Orangeberry and Piña Colada, and protein or banana boosts can be added. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are blended fresh to order with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and have no artificial sweeteners. The Orange Julius Light Smoothies also are made with real fruit and blended fresh.

In addition to signature treats and smoothies, DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and other DQ locations offer delicious and unique food items including Premium GrillBurgers™, Chicken Strip Baskets, Iron Grilled Sandwiches, Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads, Shrimp Baskets, Quesadillas, Chili Cheese Dogs and more. A new deal is the $5 Buck Lunch, available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at participating locations. Fans have a choice of a quarter-pound GrillBurger™ with cheese, 3-piece Chicken Strip lunch or a Chili Cheese Dog, which are all served with fries, a beverage and choice of a sundae. For just $1 more, fans also will have the option to upgrade their small sundae to a small Blizzard Treat. The offer may vary in Texas.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of chocolates, nuts, cookies, candies and fruits with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. The iconic treat has created the served upside-down Blizzard culture and since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Chocolate Candy Shop, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Choco Peanut Butter Brownie, also can also be made into delicious DQ Cakes, perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day and holidays such as Memorial Day. They are a great way to make any celebration extra special, which is why DQ Cakes are America’s favorite.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.4 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.8 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Connect with the DQ system on Twitter using #lovemydq and follow the system at twitter.com/dairyqueen

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About ADQ:
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

April 29, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (April 29, 2013) – For the first time in its 87-year history, Orange Julius^® products will be advertised in a national television campaign that begins airing today.

The 30-second spot celebrates the new Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies Julius Originals and Light Smoothies that are now available at more than 4,000 Dairy Queen^® locations. The Dairy Queen system is the first in the quick service restaurant industry to offer Light Smoothies, which have 170 calories or less in the small size.

“Two iconic brands have come together for the first time on national television with this commercial,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). The Orange Julius brand is powerful and that comes across in the commercial.”

The message in the commercial is that fans will now find a smoothie shop within a Dairy Queen restaurant. The camera captures the creation of the real fruit, made-to-order array of smoothies that are blended with low-fat yogurt and contain no artificial flavors.

“Consumers have told us that they are looking for higher quality smoothies in a fast and convenient fashion,” added Westrum. “The Orange Julius brand has stood for premium and quality throughout its 87-year history and we are proud to highlight the attributes of our new Premium Fruit Smoothies in a contemporary, product-centric way.”

Created by Barkley based in Kansas City, the Dairy Queen system’s new agency of record, the commercial conveys the message that Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies help fans refresh their everyday routine.

“As part of the spot, we subtlety suggest the fact that our Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are a delightful alternative to traditional coffee beverages or to smoothies available at other quick service restaurants,” Westrum adds.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Connect with the DQ system on Twitter using #lovemydq and follow the system at twitter.com/dairyqueen or visit the DQ Facebook fan page, which has more than 5.8 million friends. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen. For more information about the Orange Julius system, visit orangejulius.com. Visit facebook.com/OrangeJulius or follow the Orange Julius system on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/luvorangejulius.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

May 1, 2013

Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius^® Originals now available at more than 4,000 Dairy Queen locations

MINNEAPOLIS – In a first for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, the Dairy Queen^® system has introduced Orange Julius^® Light Smoothies as part of the national roll-out of Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius^® Originals to more than 4,000 Dairy Queen locations in the U.S. and Canada.

            “This is big news for our system. Not only are we the first QSR to offer Light Smoothies, but we introduced Orange Julius beverages because consumers have told us they are looking for a premium branded fruit smoothie and beverage option better than the sea of lower quality smoothies available today,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “With the addition of Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies, Light Smoothies and Julius Originals, we have created a smoothie shop within a DQ^® restaurant.”

            With the partnership of these two iconic brands, fans will have a variety of beverages to choose from. All Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies, Light Smoothies and Julius Originals are available in eight flavors including Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^®, Mango Pineapple, Berry-Pom, OrangeBerry and Piña Colada. Two different boosts, protein or fresh banana, can also be added to any Orange Julius drink.

The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made fresh to order with real fruit, blended with low-fat yogurt and no artificial flavors. The Orange Julius Light Smoothies are made with real fruit, no artificial flavors or sweeteners and contain 170 calories or less in a small.

“Orange Julius drinks are a real differentiator for the DQ brand,” added Westrum. “Anyone who has ever been to the mall has had an Orange Julius drink. Infusing this beverage innovation into our DQ locations is a big win for our fans, who will enjoy variety, value and convenience whether they are looking for a healthier quick snack or a treat at any time of the day.”

            International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) acquired the Orange Julius concept, famous for its frothy fruit-blended Julius Original, in 1987, but the highly popular brand has been around for more than 85 years. The original began with Julius Freed, who operated an orange juice stand in Los Angeles. His friend Bill Hamlin liked oranges, but they upset his stomach, so Bill decided to blend his orange juice with a few choice ingredients that made it less acidic. Bill introduced the drink to Julius who then began selling the frothy, delicious beverage to customers. Soon fans were shouting, “Give me an orange, Julius!” Sales escalated and the name of an original was born.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Connect with the DQ system on Twitter using #lovemydq and follow the system at twitter.com/dairyqueen. Visit the DQ Facebook fan page which has more than 5.8 million friends. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen. For more information about the Orange Julius system, visit orangejulius.com. Visit facebook.com/OrangeJulius or follow the Orange Julius system on Twitter at twitter.com/luvorangejulius.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

April 11, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 1725 Capital Cir. Northwest in Tallahassee, just off Interstate 10 at exit 196. The new 2,612 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Tallahassee’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 4.7 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Tallahassee and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Shannon Maddox. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

This is the second DQ Grill & Chill opening for Maddox, who also operates a restaurant in Marianna, Fla. with his brother.

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 72 guests inside, 12 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Tallahassee DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                         1725 Capital Circle Northwest

Tallahassee, FL 32304

Phone:                                            850-210-1493

Employees:                                     45

Square Footage:                             2,612 square feet

Number of Seats:                            72 inside, 12 outside

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily:

                                                      10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,300 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

April 3, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

Mauldin, S.C. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 112 North Main St. in Mauldin. The new 2,200 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Mauldin’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.6 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Mauldin and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Jay Crockett. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 64 guests inside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Mauldin DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                       112 North Main St.         

                                                    Mauldin, SC

Phone:                                          864-414-7293    

Employees:                                   45

Square Footage:                           2,200 square feet

Number of Seats:                          64 inside

Hours of Operation:                      The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                         -          Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

                                         -          Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

April 3, 2013

Blizzard in a Waffle Cone also debuts in April

MINNEAPOLIS – Sweet and salty is one of the trending flavor profiles that the Dairy Queen^® system has turned into a new Blizzard^® Treat flavor.

Beginning April 1, DQ Grill & Chill^® and Dairy Queen locations nation-wide debuted the Choco Covered Pretzel as the featured Blizzard of the Month. A tantalizing blend of choco covered pretzel pieces and choco chunks tumbled with smooth peanut butter and DQ^® signature creamy vanilla soft serve, the Choco Covered Pretzel Blizzard Treat is available in four sizes including the popular Mini.

In April, Blizzard Treat flavors will also come served in plain or chocolate dipped freshly baked waffle cones, in keeping with the Dairy Queen system’s status as the Cone Capital of the World.

“We are kicking off the start of treat season with two amazing additions to our menu,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Choco Covered Pretzel is just the right blend of salty and sweet and will certainly be a hit with our fans, and only at Dairy Queen restaurants can we enhance the flavor of a waffle cone by serving our signature Blizzard Treats in one.” 

In addition to signature treats, DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and other DQ locations offer delicious and unique food items including the deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches, Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads, Chicken Strip Baskets, Shrimp Baskets, Quesadillas, Chili Cheese Dogs and more. A new deal is the $5 Buck Lunch, available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at participating locations. Fans have a choice of a quarter-pound GrillBurger™ with cheese, 3-piece Chicken Strip Lunch or a Chili Cheese Dog, which are all served with fries, a beverage and choice of a sundae. For just $1 more, fans also will have the option to upgrade their small sundae to a small Blizzard Treat. The offer may vary in Texas.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of chocolates, nuts, candies, cookies and fruits with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. The iconic treat has created the served upside-down Blizzard culture and since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Chocolate Candy Shop, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003. Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Choco Covered Pretzel, can also be made into a DQ Cake. DQ Cakes are the perfect way to make any celebration extra special, which is why DQ Cakes are America’s favorite.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.7 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 27, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Rising gas prices, increases in the federal payroll tax and overall economic uncertainty have left consumers yearning for more value for their take-home dollar, particularly when eating out.

According to an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive in March 2013 and commissioned by the Dairy Queen^® system, which is a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) company, price is an important consideration in choosing where to go for lunch. The survey results were announced as part of the April 1 launch of DQ^® $5 Buck Lunch.

“Our $5 Buck Lunch is really big news for the Dairy Queen system. In this current economic climate, consumers are looking for value, particularly at lunch,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “According to our survey, we also hit the mark by offering a lunch that includes, at no extra cost, choice of a sundae.”

According to the survey, 93 percent of American adults that dine out for lunch said that price is important when choosing their destination. In addition, more than half (51 percent) of millennials (aged 18-34) are more likely to make a complete meal choice for lunch if it includes a dessert. When asked about favorite toppings for a sundae, more than two thirds (65 percent) of those who eat ice cream sundaes said hot fudge was their favorite.

The DQ^® $5 Buck Lunch is available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at participating locations. Fans have a choice for their $5 Buck Lunch of a ¼ lb. GrillBurger™ with cheese, 3-piece Chicken Strip Lunch or a Chili Cheese Dog, which are all served with fries, a beverage and choice of a sundae. For just $1 more, fans also will have the option to upgrade their small sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat, including Choco Covered Pretzel, the featured Blizzard Treat of the Month for April.

“Only at Dairy Queen restaurants can you enjoy a $5 Buck Lunch that comes with a treat,” said Westrum. “Since hot fudge was the number one topping choice for a sundae, we’ll make sure we have enough to satisfy that craving. Our $5 Buck Lunch offer is an irresistible every day reward for our fans.”

Offer may vary in Texas. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com.  Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen or visit the DQ Facebook fan page which has more than 5.6 million friends. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen. 

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Survey Methodology:
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Dairy Queen system from March 14-18, 2013 among 2,144 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Lauren Simo.

About ADQ:
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 14, 2013

Quick service restaurant and treat leader opens newest location in Trinidad

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), has opened its latest location in Trinidad, which is the 20th country outside the U.S. and Canada with a DQ^® presence.

“The international marketplace has always presented a huge opportunity to grow the Dairy Queen brand,” said John Gainor, chief executive officer of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ). “The Dairy Queen system saw tremendous growth internationally last year with 215 restaurants outside the U.S. and Canada, which included the opening of our 100th location in Mexico. Through our partnership with PELINJA Holdings LTD, we are thrilled to now offer the residents and tourists in Trinidad the same exceptional treats and menu items that our fans already enjoy around the world.”

PELINJA Holdings LTD opened a DQ Treat location in Port of Spain, Trinidad. PELINJA Holdings LTD is scheduled to open three new locations in the next couple of months and is planning many additional locations in Trinidad over the next few years.

The Trinidad DQ restaurant features the full line of DQ classic treats, as well as delicious hot dogs and DQ Cakes.

The Dairy Queen system has more than 6,100 locations, 1,109 of which are outside the U.S. and Canada. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com.

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® and Orange Julius^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 15, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

PASCAGOULA, Ala. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 2421 Denny Ave. in Pascagoula. The new 2,612 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Pascagoula’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Pascagoula and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Parker Pugh. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen-blended coffee beverages and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Pascagoula DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                          2421 Denny Ave.

                                                       Pascagoula, MS

Phone:                                             228-202-5150

Employees:                                      45

Square Footage:                              2,612 square feet

Number of Seats:                            76 inside

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily:

                                                      10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 15, 2013

The Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city

WALDORF, Md. –The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting store concept has opened its doors at 10195 Berry Road in Waldorf within the BP fuel station and convenience store. The new 600-square-foot DQ^® Orange Julius^® store has added 20 new jobs, contributing to Waldorf’s employment growth. The restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.7 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the DQ Orange Julius store in Waldorf and welcome the community to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said director of Retail Operations Kelli Mattingly. “This new store is sure to become a convenient location to share smiles and stories.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Waldorf features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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Waldorf DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              10195 Berry Road

                                                           Waldorf, MD

Phone:                                                 301-645-3095

Employees:                                          20

Square Footage:                                  600 square feet

Hours of Operation:                             The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                            -          Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

                                                            -          Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

March 15, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 2525 Skyline Blvd. in Cape Coral. The new 1,886 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 35 new jobs, contributing to Cape Coral’s employment growth. The restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales which, according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 4.7 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Cape Coral and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator John Kraus, who operates several other Dairy Queen locations on Florida’s west coast. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 47 guests inside, 12 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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Cape Coral DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                            2525 Skyline Blvd.

                                                         Cape Coral, FL

Phone:                                               239-458-4410

Employees:                                        35

Square Footage:                                1,886 square feet

Number of Seats:                               47 inside, 12 outside

Hours of Operation:                           The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily:

                                                         10:00 - 12:00 a.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 13, 2013

Eighth Annual DQ^® Miracle Treat Day to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^®

MINNEAPOLIS – Join Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^® (CMN Hospitals) and participating Dairy Queen^® locations throughout the U.S. and Canada in celebrating the 8th Annual DQ^® Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, August 8. During this event, $1 or more from every Blizzard^® Treat sold will be donated to CMN Hospitals, which raises funds to help save and improve the lives of kids treated at 170 children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

“The Dairy Queen system has been a proud supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since 1984,” said John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ). “Year-round our franchisees are involved with CMN Hospitals. Miracle Treat Day is a fantastic time for all of us to come together and make a difference in the lives of children in our local communities.”

Last year, Dairy Queen operators across the U.S. and Canada raised nearly $5 million on Miracle Treat Day for CMN Hospitals. Since 1984, the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $97 million through fundraising efforts including Miracle Treat Day, the Miracle Balloon campaign and other local initiatives.

In addition, Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan, a national goodwill ambassador for CMN Hospitals, will serve as this year’s honorary spokesperson for DQ Miracle Treat Day. Miss America titleholders have been involved with CMN Hospitals by visiting member hospitals and helping with fundraising activities, since 1989.

The featured Miracle Treat Day “Blizzard of the Day” will be Oreo^®, which is still the most popular Blizzard Treat to date. The Blizzard of the Month for August, the new Tripleberry Brownie, as well as all other Blizzard Treat flavors, also will be available on Miracle Treat Day.

The incredible popularity of Blizzard brand and the served upside-down Blizzard culture is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.6 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about Miracle Treat Day, visit MiracleTreatDay.com. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com.

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About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^® raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4.7 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

March 5, 2013

Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Tucson. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, the store also will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches as well as hot dogs. Located at 4500 Oracle Rd. Ste. 546 in the Tucson Mall food court, the 573-square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 15.

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Tucson open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Bernardo Santos. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we are excited to offer a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and many Orange Julius favorites, as well enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Tucson community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Tucson features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

 “We are looking to provide the Tucson community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Santos.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Tucson DQ Orange Julius at a glance:

Employees:                                   15

Square footage:                            573 square feet

Interior seating:                             Tucson Mall Food Court seating

Hours of operation:                       Monday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                                                    Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 520-888-3532

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 5, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

ATOKA, Tenn. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 11542 Highway 51 South in Atoka. The new 3,000 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Atoka’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales which according to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), are projected to increase by 3.4 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Atoka and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Paul Tibbetts. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ^® Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside, 40 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Atoka DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                         11542 Highway 51 South

                                                      Atoka, TN 38004

Phone:                                            901-837-1185

Employees:                                     45

Square Footage:                             3,000 square feet

Number of Seats:                            76 inside, 40 outside

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                       -          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

                                                       -          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 5, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has reopened its doors at 1776 Lebanon Ave. in Belleville. The remodeled 3,500 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Belleville’s employment growth. The restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales which, according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to reopen with a newly renovated DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Belleville and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator David Lipe, who also operates a Dairy Queen location in O’Fallon. “This new restaurant is sure to attract new fans and once again become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ^® Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius Originals include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 71 guests inside, with patio seating available outside, and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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Belleville DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              1776 Lebanon Ave.

                                                           Belleville, IL

Phone:                                                 618-277-9983

Employees:                                          45

Square Footage:                                  3,500 square feet

Number of Seats:                                71 inside, outside patio

Hours of Operation:                            The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                           -          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

                                                           -          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

March 5, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

YORKVILLE, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 704 East Veterans Parkway in Yorkville. The new 2,187 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 36 new jobs, contributing to Yorkville’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Yorkville and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Avani Patel. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen-blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 47 guests inside, with patio seating for 36 available and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Yorkville DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                    704 East Veterans Parkway

                                                 Yorkville, IL  60560

Phone:                                       630-553-8455

Employees:                                36

Square Footage:                        2,187 square feet

Number of Seats:                       47 inside, 36 outside

Hours of Operation:                   The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

 

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 26, 2013

Buy one Blizzard^® Treat, get one for 99 cents, the return of the Mint Oreo Blizzard^® Treat and featured combo deal highlight the menu in March

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dairy Queen^® system will kick off the spring season with special deals throughout March that highlight the iconic brand’s unique food and treat offerings.

Participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants in the United States will offer a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Blizzard^® Treat for 99 cents from March 4-24. The BOGO includes Mint Oreo^®, the featured Blizzard of the Month, which is a refreshing mix of cool mint, tumbled with Oreo cookie pieces and DQ^® signature creamy vanilla soft serve. The Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat is available just in time for St. Patrick’s Day in four different sizes, including the popular Mini.

In addition, the Dairy Queen system introduces a special food promotion with its Bacon Cheese GrillBurger^TM Combo Deal that includes a sizzling quarter-pound GrillBurger topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, and served with fries and a medium drink, available throughout the month of March.

“As a brand, we are known for our quality, flavor and value, and that all comes together in March with our menu promotions,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “The Dairy Queen system continues to offer incredible food and treat deals that entice new fans to our restaurants and also give our existing fans a reason to visit us more frequently. Whether you are joining us for lunch, dinner or a snack, we have the perfect one-two spring-time punch with a BOGO Blizzard Treat offer and quarter-pound Bacon Cheese GrillBurger Combo Deal.”

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Mint Oreo, easily can be made into DQ^® Cakes, which are perfect for celebrating holidays and special events including St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

In addition to signature treats, DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and other DQ locations offer delicious and unique food items, such as deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings may include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of cookies, candies, fruits and nuts with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. The iconic treat has created the served upside-down Blizzard culture and since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.4 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 22, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Dairy Queen^®  system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 7100 Hodgson Memorial Drive in Savannah. The new 2,510 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Savannah’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our fourth DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Georgia and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Dana Sanders. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen-blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 52 guests inside, 24 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Savannah DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                    7100 Hodgson Memorial Drive

                                                 Savannah, GA 31406

Phone:                                       912-335-2420

Employees:                                45

Square Footage:                        2,510 square feet

Number of Seats:                       52 inside, 24 outside

Hours of Operation:                   The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                  -          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

                                                  -          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 22, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

THE COLONY, Texas – The Dairy Queen^® system has recently opened a new restaurant at 6360 North Josey Lane, Ste. 102 in The Colony. The new 3,000 square-foot DQ^® Restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to The Colony’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 5 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Restaurant in The Colony and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Cary Albert, who plans to open five additional DQ Restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2013. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ^® Restaurant concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The Texas Country Foods^® menu features the quarter- and half-pound Hungr-Buster^® Burger made to order with premium flavor options, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including Texas T-Brand Tacos^®, Grilled and Crispy Chick'n Sandwiches, Steak Sandwiches and the Chick’n Strip or Steak Finger Country Basket^®, which also are available for either lunch or dinner. The new restaurant also will feature all of the DQ treat favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items.

Along with all of the DQ favorites, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real-fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 84 guests inside, 12 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

The Colony DQ restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                         6360 North Josey Lane, Ste. 102

                                                      The Colony, TX  75056

Phone:                                             214-469-1062

Employees:                                      45

Square Footage:                              3,000 square feet

Number of Seats:                             84 inside, 12 outside

Hours of Operation:                         The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                       10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

 

 

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 22, 2013

Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city
with bigger space and more menu offerings at new location

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has re-opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Grand Junction at the Mesa Mall, just four storefronts from its previous location. Located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6, the 1,500 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 20. 

“I am thrilled to have our newer, bigger DQ Orange Julius store in Grand Junction open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Clark Linford. “The Dairy Queen system is the worldwide treat leader and we have a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re re-introducing to the Grand Junction community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Grand Junction features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. In addition, the store also will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Grand Junction DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                 20

Square footage:                          1,500 square feet

Interior seating:                           16 plus food court seating

Hours of operation:                     10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Contact Information:                    Store phone number: 970-243-7044

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 11, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Ste. 400 in Gulf Shores at the Pelican Place Shopping Center. The new 2,800 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Gulf Shore’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Baldwin County and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Ron Lynn. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 48 guests inside with patio seating available outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Gulf Shores DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                  3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Suite 400

                                               Gulf Shores, AL

Phone:                                      251-967-5555

Employees:                                45

Square Footage:                        2,800 square feet

Number of Seats:                       48 inside, patio seating outside

Hours of Operation:                   The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 7, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

GARENDALE, Ala. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 383 Fieldstown Rd. in Gardendale. The new 2,500 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 40 new jobs, contributing to Gardendale’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Gardendale and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius Original drinks,” said restaurant operator Byron McMath. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius  Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 70 guests inside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Gardendale DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                       383 Fieldstown Rd.

                                                    Gardendale, AL 35071

Phone:                                          205-631-6001

Employees:                                   40

Square Footage:                           2,500 square feet

Number of Seats:                          70 inside

Hours of Operation:                      The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                    10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 7, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 5545 South 16^th St. in Lincoln. The new 2,900 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 35 new jobs, contributing to Lincoln’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.4 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our third DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Karl Westberg, who operates two other DQ Grill and Chill locations in Lincoln. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside, 16 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Lincoln DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                      5545 South 16^th St.

                                                   Lincoln, NE  68512

Phone:                                         402-483-0620

Employees:                                  35

Square Footage:                          2,900 square feet

Number of Seats:                         76 inside, 16 outside

Hours of Operation:                     The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                    10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 6, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Dairy Queen^®  system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3120 West Kenosha St. in Broken Arrow. The new 3,038 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Broken Arrow’s employment growth. The new restaurant will also contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.9 percent this year. 

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Broken Arrow and welcome the community in to enjoy our cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks on the menu,” said restaurant operator Ed Davis. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 72 guests inside, 16 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Broken Arrow DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                          3120 West Kenosha St.

                                                       Broken Arrow, OK  74012

Phone:                                             918-806-8037

Employees:                                      45

Square Footage:                              3,038 square feet

Number of Seats:                             72 inside, 16 outside

Hours of Operation:                         The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

                                                       10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday

                                                       10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 4, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

ALBANY, Ky. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 807 Tennessee Rd. The new 2,613 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Albany’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.7 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Patrick Padron. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs. Breakfast menu options include the Egg Biscuit with choice of meat, Biscuits and Gravy and the Big Country Platter.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 inside, with outside patio seating available and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Albany DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              807 Tennessee Road

                                                           Albany, KY 42602

Phone:                                                 606-557-1092

Employees:                                          45

Square Footage:                                   2,613 square feet

Number of Seats:                                 76 inside, with outside patio

Hours of Operation:                          The new restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

                                                         6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Jan. 30, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dairy Queen^® system will sweeten Valentine’s Day and the entire month of February with the return of Choco Covered Strawberry as the featured Blizzard^® Treat of the Month and with custom-decorated heart shaped cakes.

An indulgent combination of sweet strawberries blended with rich chocolate chunks and creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve, the Choco Covered Strawberry Blizzard Treat is available at all Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nationwide beginning Feb. 1. Dairy Queen fans can enjoy Choco Covered Strawberry Blizzard Treats in four sizes including the popular Mini.

In addition, the Dairy Queen system will serve unique heart-shaped cakes during the most romantic month of the year. Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Choco Covered Strawberry, easily can be made into DQ^® Cakes which are perfect for celebrating holidays and special events including Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

“It’s been said that the way to our hearts is through our stomachs, and we have that covered for Valentine’s Day and all of February with our popular Choco Covered Strawberry Blizzard Treat,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We are also very proud of our cakes, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for our fans to indulge in ‘America’s Favorite Cake.’”

In addition to signature treats, DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and other DQ locations that offer food also feature menu items such as the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings may include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of fruits, candies, cookies and nuts with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. The iconic treat has created the served upside-down Blizzard culture and since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.4 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.3 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Jan. 28, 2013

The Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city

GILBERT, Ariz.—The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Gilbert. The location, which also features a drive-thru, offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius specialty fruit smoothies and drinks. In addition, the store also will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches as well as hot dogs. Located at 3303 East Queen Road (southeast corner of Higley Road and Queen Creek Road), the 1,600 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 16. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Gilbert open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Warren Kingsbury, who has worked with the Dairy Queen system for 30 years. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Gilbert community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Gilbert features DQ favorites such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

“We are looking to provide the Gilbert community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Kingsbury. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Gilbert DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   16

Square footage:                           1,600 square feet

Interior seating:                             26

Hours of operation:                       Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

                                                      Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m./10:30 p.m. for drive-thru

                                                      Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m./10:30 p.m. for drive-thru

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 480-279-5001

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Jan. 21, 2013

The DQ^® system places in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 50 for Franchise 500^® list

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system was named one of the top 50 franchises on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 34th Annual Franchise 500^® list. The treat category leader and leader in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry was the top ranked franchise serving frozen desserts and treats.

“We understand the need for fans to satisfy indulgences from time to time, and we are proud to be the top ranked restaurant in the frozen dessert category,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ).

Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list recognizes the top franchise companies based on financial and statistical data, and reveals the impact of new trends and projected industry growth. All companies are judged by the same criteria, with financial strength and stability, size of the system and growth rate among the most important factors. The Dairy Queen system demonstrated high performance in all of these areas.

The Dairy Queen system is widely recognized as both a treat and food destination with an irresistibly innovative menu highlighted by its signature Blizzard^® Treats, GrillBurgers™, famous Chicken Strip Baskets, and Orange Julius^® Premium Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Orange Julius Originals.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Jan. 8, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

BLACKSHEAR, Ga. – The Dairy Queen^®  system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3164 Highway 84 West. The new 1,886 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Blackshear’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.8 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our third DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Hemi Dhar. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 47 guests inside, 22 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Blackshear DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              3164 Highway 84 West

                                                           Blackshear, GA 31516

Phone:                                                 912-807-9890

Employees:                                          45

Square Footage:                                  1,886 square feet

Number of Seats:                                47 inside, 22 outside

Hours of Operation:                            The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily

10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Jan. 8, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

SHERIDAN, Wyo. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened a second DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Sheridan. Located inside the Wal-Mart at 1659 Coffeen Ave., the 380 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of two. 

“I am thrilled to have the second DQ Orange Julius store in Sheridan open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Brock Boedecker. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader, and we offer a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and many Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love the additional location we’re bringing to the Sheridan community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Sheridan features DQ favorites, such as iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry® and Mango Pineapple.

“We are looking to provide the Sheridan community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Boedecker.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Sheridan DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   2

Square footage:                            380 square feet

Hours of operation:                       11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 307-675-1006

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Jan. 8, 2013

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

WYLIE, Texas – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant design has opened its doors at 420 South Highway 78.The new 2,725 square-foot DQ ^® Restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Wylie’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 5 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Restaurant in Wylie and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Robert Glass, who also owns DQ Restaurants in Waxahachie and Red Oak. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ^® Restaurant concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The Texas Country Foods^® menu features the quarter- and half-pound Hungr-Buster^® made to order with premium flavor options, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including Texas T-Brand Tacos, Grilled and Crispy Chick'n Sandwiches, Steak Sandwiches and the Chick’n Strip or Steak Finger Country Basket^®, which also are available for either lunch or dinner. Breakfast menu options include the Egg-Buster Sandwich, Biscuits and Gravy, Big Country Platter and Breakfast Burritos. The new restaurant also will feature all of the DQ treat favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items.

Along with all of the DQ favorites, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real-fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside, with outside seating available and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Wylie DQ Restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                  420 South Highway 78

                                               Wylie, TX 75098

Phone:                                     972-429-8700             

Employees:                              45

Square Footage:                      2,725 square feet

Number of Seats:                    76 inside, outside seating available

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Dec. 21, 2012

The January Blizzard of the Month is a combination of chocolate and a candy shop in every delectable bite

MINNEAPOLIS — Chocoholics will ring in the New Year delectable bite by delectable bite when the Dairy Queen^® system brings back one of its most popular Blizzard^® Treats with Chocolate Candy Shop as the January Blizzard^® of the Month.

An indulgent combination of assorted mini chocolates filled with hazelnut crème, fudge and caramel blended with dark, decadent cocoa fudge and creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve, the Chocolate Candy Shop Blizzard Treat is available at all Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nationwide throughout January. Dairy Queen customers can enjoy Chocolate Candy Shop Blizzard Treats in four sizes including the popular Mini.

“What better way to start off the New Year than with one of our Blizzard Treats that literally turns the cravability scale upside-down,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “All of our Blizzard Treats are so thick they can be served upside-down. We continue to delight our customers with treat options they love and with so many classic flavors blended into one amazing Blizzard Treat, Chocolate Candy Shop is just one more irresistible innovation from the Dairy Queen system.”

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Chocolate Candy Shop, easily can be made into DQ^® Cakes which are perfect for celebrating holidays and special events including birthdays, anniversaries and more.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruits and nuts with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. The iconic treat has created the served upside down Blizzard culture and since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.4 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.3 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,100 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Dec. 7, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

FISHERS, Ind. – The Dairy Queen^® system's newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 13647 Olivia Way. The new 3,500 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Fisher’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 2.6 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Fishers and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said one of the restaurant’s four operators Jason Llewellyn. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

 

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen

soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-blended beverages, DQ frozen Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music, six flat screen TVs and an overall inviting environment. The soft seating section of the restaurant offers free Wi-Fi.

The restaurant can seat 70 guests, including a party room for 20 and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Fishers DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                      13647 Olivia Way

                                                    Fishers, IN 46037

Phone:                                          317-776-8805

Employees:                                   45

Square Footage:                            3,500 square feet

Number of Seats:                          60, with a party room for 12

Hours of Operation:                      The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner every day:

                                                    10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Nov. 1, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 6169 Saratoga Blvd. The new 2,725 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Corpus Christi’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 4.1 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the Corpus Christi DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Robert Lozano. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ^® Restaurant concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The Texas Country Foods^® menu features the quarter- and half-pound Hungr-Buster^® made to order with premium flavor options, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including Texas T-Brand Tacos. Grilled and Crispy Chick'n Sandwiches, Steak Sandwiches and the Chick’n Strip or Steak Finger Country Basket^® also are available for either lunch or dinner. The new restaurant also will feature all of the DQ treat favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard Flavor Treats, MooLatté frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real-fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 75 guests inside with patio seating outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Corpus Christi DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                         6169 Saratoga Blvd

                                                       Corpus Christi, TX

Phone:                                             361-452-4717

Employees:                                      45

Square Footage:                              2,725 square feet

Number of Seats:                            75 inside, plus patio seating

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Nov. 30, 2012

PARK RIDGE, Ill. – Koch Foods, Inc. of Park Ridge, Ill., has been named Vendor of the Year by Unified Supply Chain, Inc. (USCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ).

The Vendor of the Year Award recognizes the support that vendors provide for new image programs and product platforms designed to increase Dairy Queen^® franchisee sales and profits. USCI annually recognizes partners who provide superior service and outstanding support to the more than 4,400 DQ^® and DQ Grill & Chill^® locations in the United States.

“With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across the country, Koch is able to maintain production, price and a focus on quality without interruptions to our supply chain,” said Roger Hubbard, Chief Supply Chain Officer. “Our relationship with Koch Foods is an example of how a strategic partnership can benefit everyone involved.”

Koch Foods is one of the partners the Dairy Queen system relies on to become the treat category leader and one of the leaders in the quick service restaurant sector, serving innovative, classic and cravable treats and food in a family-friendly atmosphere.

“We are honored to be recognized as Vendor of the Year by the Dairy Queen system,” said Joe Grendys of Koch Foods. “This award highlights our company's commitment to quality, meeting customer product needs, accurate order fulfillment and outstanding customer service.”

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation, which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® Orange Julius^® and Karmelkorn^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Nov. 30, 2012

ST. LOUIS – For the second consecutive year and for the third time in four years, Prairie Farms Dairy (PFD) Supply of St. Louis was recognized as Distributor of the Year by Unified Supply Chain, Inc. (USCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ).

To become Distributor of the Year, a company must rate the highest among the distribution centers that deliver DQ^® products. Performance accuracy, order fulfillment, on-time delivery, pricing variances and service follow-up are among the judging criteria.

“PFD Supply is one the Dairy Queen^® system’s most consistent suppliers as evidenced by their three-peat in four years in receiving the Distributor of the Year Award,” said Roger Hubbard, Chief Supply Chain Officer for USCI. “They continue to demonstrate outstanding performance for delivery and support for our franchisees and have a proven track record of success.”

PFD Supply is one of the partners the Dairy Queen system relies on to become the treat category leader and one of the leaders in the quick service restaurant sector, serving innovative, classic and cravable treats and food in a family-friendly atmosphere.

“It speaks volumes for our company that we can provide the sort of unrivaled service required to win the Distributor of the Year Award for a third time,” said Ed Mullins of PFD Supply, which has been servicing Dairy Queen restaurants since 1993. “We look forward to continuing to work closely with the DQ system in developing quality relationships with franchisees.”

The Distributor of the Year Award is one of several that USCI annually presents to partners who provide superior service and outstanding support to the more than 4,400 Dairy Queen^® and DQ Grill & Chill^® locations in the United States.

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation, which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® Orange Julius^® and Karmelkorn^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Nov. 30, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system has announced the recipients of its annual Distributor, Vendor and Dairy of the Year Awards. Unified Supply Chain, Inc. (USCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), annually recognizes supply chain partners that provide superior service and outstanding support to the more than 4,400 Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® locations in the United States. This year’s recipients are:

Dairy of the Year: Maola Milk & Ice Cream of New Bern, N.C. for achieving the highest evaluation score of all authorized dairies that manufacture Dairy Queen mix;

Distributor of the Year: Prairie Farms Dairy Supply of St. Louis for superior performance of on-time delivery, and warehouse and pricing accuracy; and

Vendor of the Year: Koch Foods, Inc. of Park Ridge, Ill. for new image programs and product platforms.

Over the years, the Dairy Queen system has built a strong supply chain relationship with partners that have excelled in meeting the company’s needs. “This year’s award winners have continually provided the Dairy Queen system with exceptional service and have been consistent in their operational excellence, innovation and customer support,” said Roger Hubbard, Chief Supply Chain Officer for USCI.

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 About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation, which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® Orange Julius^® and Karmelkorn^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Nov. 30, 2012

New recognition program recognizes DQ^® suppliers

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system has announced the recipients of its first ever DQ^® Eco Achievement Awards for the U.S. and Canada. Unified Supply Chain, Inc. (USCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), as well as the Canadian Co-op (CDQ), introduced the new program to recognize and award suppliers to the Dairy Queen system in the following categories: Community Impact, Waste Reduction, Climate/Energy, Water Conservation, Sustainable Procurement and Employee Wellness. This year’s recipients are:

Community Impact: Robinson Dairy of Denver, for demonstrating commitment to the community where the company’s employees live and work through volunteer efforts, charitable giving and support of charitable organizations. Robinson Dairy has provided Christmas gifts, Santa visits and food to local shelters. During the holiday season, they also have sponsored families of veterans away on duty, as well as collected money and food for local food banks to distribute to those in need.

Waste Reduction: SCA Tissue’s Away from Home Professional Hygiene business in North America was presented the award for the company’s innovative Tork Xpressnap^® system, which guarantees a 25-percent reduction in napkin usage with its one-at-a-time dispensing system, allowing patrons to touch and take only what they need. This significantly reduces consumption and continually diverts waste from landfills.

Climate/Energy: US Foodservice of Rosemont, Ill. As a member of the Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co Portfolio Program, US Foods has made numerous energy-saving changes since 2007, including the installation of large-scale solar panels at five distribution centers across the country. US Foods has also improved its fleet efficiency by 3.4 percent between 2007 and 2011, and is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Smartway Partner due to the company’s initiatives to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions avoiding 19,350 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2011, U.S. Foodservice opened its first LEED^® Certified distribution center in Buda, Texas, with more planned for the future. In addition, the company has diverted 88 percent of the 1,425 tons of debris from landfills and redirected recyclable resources back into the manufacturing process.

Water Conservation: Cascades Tissue Group of Quebec. Every drop of water the company utilizes is used 40 times before it is returned to its source Cascades Tissue Group uses no chlorine-containing compounds during the bleaching process of its tissue products and its tissue facilities were the first to be Processed Chlorine Free (PCF) certified.

Sustainable Procurement: Sysco Foodservice of Houston. Sysco’s Sustainable/Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is having an impact on how food is grown in the U.S. The IPM program protects environmentally sensitive growing areas, soils and water by strictly controlling the use of pesticides. The company mandates IPM participation for every supplier of the Sysco brand canned and frozen fruits, vegetables and potatoes.

Employee Wellness: Tannis Food Distributors of Ontario, for excelling at creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Tannis provides a number of services to employees and its direct dependents through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These services are provided at no cost to the employee. Tannis also offers employees a monthly allowance toward a fitness or health club membership.

According to Roger Hubbard, Chief Supply Chain Officer, “Being environmentally responsible is very important to the Dairy Queen system, which is why we introduced the DQ Eco Achievement Awards this year. We appreciate the dedication that our suppliers have to providing superior service while conserving our natural resources.”

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Nov. 30, 2012

NEW BERN, N.C. – Maola Milk & Ice Cream of New Bern, N.C. has been recognized with the Dairy of the Year Award by Unified Supply Chain, Inc. (USCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ).

Maola Milk & Ice Cream supplies DQ^® soft serve mix to the Dairy Queen^® system and this year received top scores on a variety of measures to win the Dairy of the Year Award. The company was highly rated on product quality, customer service and system support. This award is one of several that USCI presents annually to recognize partners that provide excellent service and support to the more than 4,400 Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® locations in the United States. 

“The highest evaluation scores were awarded to Maola Milk & Ice Cream,” said Roger Hubbard, Chief Supply Chain Officer at IDQ. “Our soft serve and our signature treats are of the highest quality, which means our dairies must consistently exceed our very stringent guidelines. We are the treat category leader because of partnerships with companies like Maola Milk & Ice Cream.”

According to Mike Burton, National Accounts Director of Maola Milk & Dairy, the company is proud of its work with Dairy Queen. “It is an honor to be recognized as Dairy of the Year. We will continue to provide the highest quality products and look forward to a successful partnership with the Dairy Queen system for many years to come.”

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation, which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® Orange Julius^® and Karmelkorn^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Nov. 16, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Dairy Queen^® system's newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3444 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. The new 2,500 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Baton Rouge’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in East Baton Rouge and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Michael Vicari, who also owns the DQ Grill and Chill restaurant in Marrero. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen

soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-blended beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy, real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 88 guests inside, 12 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

East Baton Rouge DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                       3444 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.

                                                     East Baton Rouge, LA

Phone:                                           (225)-636-2140

Employees:                                     45

Square Footage:                             2,500 square feet

Number of Seats:                            88 inside, 12 outside

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner:

                                                       10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday

                                                       10:30 a.m. – 11:00p.m. Friday-Saturday

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Nov. 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dairy Queen^® system sweetens the season this December with delectable holiday-themed candy cane treats including the popular Candy Cane Chill Blizzard^® Treat, as well as Candy Cane Royal^TM Shakes and Waffle Bowl Sundaes.

Available at all Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nationwide beginning Dec. 1, the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat is a mouthwatering combination of peppermint candy cane pieces and rich choco chunks mixed with creamy DQ^® soft serve. The Candy Cane Royal Shake is blended with chopped peppermint candy pieces, and the Waffle Bowl Sundae is creamy DQ soft serve swirled with chocolate and crushed peppermint candy and finished with chocolate topping. The December Royal Shake and Waffle Bowl Sundae are also crowned with fluffy whipped topping and sprinkled with candy cane pieces.

“December is a month filled with celebrations and each year our fans look forward to our holiday-themed treats,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “A trip to Dairy Queen for one of our delicious Candy Cane Blizzard Treats is a great way to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and enjoy the most wonderful time of year.”

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Candy Cane Chill, easily can be made into DQ Cakes, which are perfect for winter gatherings and holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Customers also can customize their cakes by choosing cake border colors, personalized messages and more. DQ gift cards are also available and make great gifts or stocking stuffers.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruits and nuts with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 19 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

October 30, 2012

Teaneck resident Stacey Davis, captain of team Cool Champs was honored during a celebration at the Rochelle Park Dairy Queen^®

TEANECK/ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. – Teaneck resident Stacey Davis was honored at a celebration with family and friends at the Rochelle Park Dairy Queen^® restaurant where she was presented a ceremonial check for $100,000. Davis served as the captain of team Cool Champs whose seven members won the Dairy Queen Oreo^® Blizzard^® 100 contest, a unique location-based, social media-driven initiative that the Dairy Queen system launched in May to celebrate the 100th birthday of Oreo. 

            Teams entering the Oreo Blizzard 100 contest were tasked to check-in on a mobile device through Facebook Places or dq.com/oreo at least 100 times at multiple DQ^® locations for the chance to win $100,000. The Cool Champs team members, who spanned five states including Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, checked in 117 times during the three-month quest.            

            Davis said, "The event was wonderful and I am so grateful.  Winning $100,000 officially feels real now."

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit dq.com.

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October 16, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — Just in time for the presidential election, the Dairy Queen^® system announces the new Choco Mint Brownie as the Blizzard^® of the Month for November. Blending cool mint, chewy brownie pieces, choco chunks and creamy vanilla soft serve, the newest addition to the Blizzard Treat menu is sure to win the majority vote for exceptional taste, value and innovation.

Beginning Nov. 1 at all Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nation-wide, customers can enjoy the Choco Mint Brownie Blizzard Treat in four sizes including the popular Mini. In addition, the Dairy Queen system is offering a limited time $5 Meal Deal of a thick, juicy 1/4 lb. GrillBurger™ with cheese, regular fries, medium soft drink and a Mini Blizzard Treat for $5.

“We always are focused on customer service and value,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “November is a big month with the presidential election and the kick-off of the holiday season. We wanted to be part of the big news and we think we are with a riDQulous new Blizzard Treat flavor and meal deal that is sure to delight our customers.”

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Choco Mint Brownie, easily can be made into DQ^® Cakes which are perfect for celebrating holidays and special events including Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruits and nuts with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Oct. 18, 2012

Coupon for $3 off DQ^® Cakes valid through end of year

MINNEAPOLIS – In keeping with the tradition of sharing smiles and stories, the Dairy Queen^® system is partnering with Build-A-Bear Workshop^® to celebrate the interactive entertainment retailer’s 15th birthday. From Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 21, anyone who visits one of the more than 250 Build-A-Bear Workshop locations nation-wide will receive a celebratory birthday hat tagged with a coupon for $3 off a signature DQ^® Cake.

“This is the second year we’ve partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop, and for us, it is a natural fit,” said Tim Hawley, vice president of Marketing Communications for American Dairy Queen Corporation. “Just like the Dairy Queen system, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a place where families and friends can come together and make lasting memories. No birthday celebration, or any party for that matter, is complete without one of our delicious cakes.”

Guests are invited to visit any Build-A-Bear Workshop store nation-wide to join in the 15^th birthday celebration. In addition to receiving the paper party hat with DQ coupon, participants in the birthday weekend will be able to meet Build-A-Bear Workshop mascot, Bearemy^® and enjoy a variety of 15^th birthday celebration activities. The first 100 guests at each store will be able to make a bear for free to be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots^® Foundation to distribute to kids in need in communities across the country.

Dairy Queen Cakes are made with a layer of luscious chocolate soft serve topped with fudge and crunch then layered with vanilla soft serve and decorated with whipped icing. All cakes can be custom decorated and the DQ system’s one-of-a-kind Blizzard^® Treats also can be made into cakes.

No purchase is required to receive the coupon, and the DQ system will honor the promotion through Dec. 31, 2012.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. The company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico and South America. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail. Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball^® mascot in-stadium locations, and Build-A-Dino^® stores. Build-A-Bear Workshop extends its in-store interactive experience online with its award winning virtual world website at Bearville.com™. The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list for the fourth year in a row in 2012. Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of $394.4 million in fiscal 2011. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's award-winning website at buildabear.com.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop is our well-known trade name and our registered trademark of Build-A-Bear Retail Management, Inc. Build-A-Bear Workshop^® should only be used in capital letters to refer to our products and services and should not be used as a verb.

 

Oct. 12, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods

and Orange Julius^® offerings

ALABASTER, Ala. – The Dairy Queen^® system's newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 780 Colonial Promenade Parkway in Alabaster. The new 2,800 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs contributing to Alabaster’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.2 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Alabaster and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Terry Sims. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen

soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-blended beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 75 guests inside, with additional patio seating and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Alabaster DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                          780 Colonial Promenade Parkway

                                                        Alabaster, AL

Phone:                                              205-621-0907

Employees:                                        45

Square Footage:                               2,800 square feet

Number of Seats:                             75 inside, with additional patio seating

Hours of Operation:                         The new restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Oct. 12, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city 

BELVIDERE, Ill. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Belvidere. The first DQ Orange Julius store to open in Belvidere, the new treat location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. Located at 2510 Pearl St., in the food court at Belvidere Tollway Oasis, the restaurant employs a staff of 10. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Belvidere open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Ghanshyam Patel. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Belvidere community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Belvidere features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages.

“We are looking to provide the Belvidere community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Patel.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 Belvidere DQ Orange Julius at a glance:

Employees:                                   10

Hours of operation:                       Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

                                                     Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 815-544-1500

 

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About ADQ: 

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Oct. 11, 2012

Target, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart to carry DQ^® Blizzard^® Maker Toy

MINNEAPOLIS — If you're looking for a holiday gift that’s "So Good It's RiDQulous^®" then the DQ^® Blizzard^® Maker Toy is a must-have on your gift list this season.

Available this holiday season at Target, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart, the DQ Blizzard Maker Toy is appropriate for children ages 5 and up and retails for $29.99. It comes with three dessert mix packs, three popping candy packs and Blizzard branded cups and spoons. Refill packs are also available.

"Dairy Queen^® fans of all ages just can't get enough of our signature Blizzard Treats and this creative make-your-own-at-home toy version of a Blizzard Treat machine is a hit, particularly with families," said Tim Hawley, vice president of Marketing Communications for American Dairy Queen Corporation. "Although nothing can compare to our original Blizzard Treats served upside-down with a spoon, the DQ Blizzard Maker Toy will bring our brand to life at home and remind our customers just how good our Blizzard Treats are."

American Dairy Queen Corporation and Spin Master, Ltd. first introduced the DQ Blizzard Maker Toy in 2010.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 About Spin Master, Ltd.

A multi-category children’s entertainment company since 1994, Spin Master has been designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer products for children around the world and is recognized as a global growth leader within the toy industry. Spin Master is best known for such popular brands as boy’s action phenomena and 2010 Boys Toy of the Year winner Bakugan Battle Brawlers™, and award-winning brands Air Hogs®, Aquadoodle™, Tech Deck™, Moon Sand™, Liv™, and Zoobles™. The company has also marked an entry into children’s media with the launch of Spin Master Entertainment, a subsidiary focusing on the design, development and production of television and other media properties. Spin Master employs 900 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Mexico, Munich, and central Europe. For additional information please visit: www.spinmaster.com.

Oct. 5, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

SALISBURY, Md. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 1216 Nanticoke Rd. in Salisbury. The new 2,000 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 40 new jobs, contributing to Maryland’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.7 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our second DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Salisbury and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Kevin Hendricks]. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs. 

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 40 guests inside, 20 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Salisbury DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                               1216 Nanticoke Rd.

                                            Salisbury, MD 21801

Phone:                                  410-548-5480

Employees:                           40

Square Footage:                   2,000 square feet

Number of Seats:                  40 inside, 20 outside

Hours of Operation:              The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                             -          Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

                                             -          Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Oct. 9, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

WABASH, Ind. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 1015 N. Cass St. in Wabash. The 2,000 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant, the first to open in Wabash, has added 45 new jobs, contributing to the city’s employment growth. The new restaurant will also contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 2.6 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Wabash and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Gavin Hart. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

 An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 47 guests inside, with additional patio seating and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Wabash DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              1015 N. Cass St.

                                                           Wabash, IN 46992

Phone:                                                 (260) 225-0346

Employees:                                           45

Square Footage:                                   2,000 square feet

Number of Seats:                                 47 inside, with additional patio seating

Hours of Operation:                             The new restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Sept. 28, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

HONOLULU — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Honolulu. Located in the Rainbow Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, 2005 Kalia Road, the new treat destination offers amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats as well as Orange Julius products, including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches and hot dogs will be served. The 700-square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 10.

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Honolulu open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Linda Kung. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative, exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats, including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’ve brought to Honolulu.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Honolulu features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

“We are looking to provide the Honolulu community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to an afternoon Blizzard Treat,” said Kung.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Honolulu DQ Orange Julius at a glance:

Employees:                                   10

Square footage:                            700 square feet

Hours of operation:                       11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 808-946-8866

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Sept. 28, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now, the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Daytona Beach Shores. Located at 3162 South Atlantic Ave., the new treat destination offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products, including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches and hot dogs will be served. The 856-square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 15.  

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Daytona Beach Shores open and ready to serve our customers,” said owner and operator John Metz. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative and exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats, including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well as enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Daytona Beach Shores community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Daytona Beach Shores features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

“We are looking to provide the Daytona Beach Shores community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Metz.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Daytona Beach Shores DQ Orange Julius at a glance:

Employees:                              15

Square footage:                        856 square feet

Hours of operation:                   10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday

                                                10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Contact Information:                  Store phone number: 386-760-1368

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About AD:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Oct. 2, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS – With the announcement from the Weather Channel that blizzards this winter will be named, most with a Greek/Roman theme, the Dairy Queen^® system is offering the names of its signature Blizzard^® Treats, at no charge. Now, in addition to Caesar (a name more closely associated with salads), blizzards could be named Candy Cane Chill, Chocolate Xtreme or Hawaiian.

“Obviously a blizzard is a serious weather situation. But we thought since the Weather Channel is naming blizzards, we would lend them our Blizzard Treat names should they need them,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ).  “Because our signature Blizzard Treats are world famous, we feel it’s our civic duty to make this offer to the Weather Channel.”

While weather blizzards have been around since the beginning of time, the Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of cookies, candies, nuts, fruits and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create its signature Blizzard Treat. The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club at BlizzardFanClub.com in 2005 which today is 4.3 million members strong.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

Sept. 25, 2012

Teaneck resident Stacey Davis, captain of team Cool Champs, will be honored during a celebration at the Rochelle Park Dairy Queen^®

TEANECK/ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. – Teaneck resident Stacey Davis said it took her nearly five minutes to stop screaming when she found out her team, the Cool Champs, won the Dairy Queen^® Oreo^® Blizzard^® 100 contest, a unique location-based, social media-driven initiative that the Dairy Queen system launched in May to celebrate the 100th birthday of Oreo.  As captain and coordinator of her eight-member team, Davis will be honored at a celebration for family and friends at the Rochelle Park Dairy Queen restaurant at 449 Rochelle Ave., on Thurs., Oct. 4 at 2 p.m., where she will be presented a giant ceremonial check for $100,000 and everyone will enjoy Oreo Blizzard Cake.

Teams entering the Oreo Blizzard 100 were tasked to check-in on a mobile device through Facebook Places or dq.com/oreo at least 100 times at multiple DQ^® locations for the chance to win $100,000. The Cool Champs team members checked in 117 times during the three-month quest. Davis, who works at Fairleigh Dickinson University, said she belongs to several contest groups but when she saw this special opportunity, she decided just to share it with family and friends.

"I wanted this to touch the people I know, so I posted the request to join my team on Facebook," Davis explained.

The Cool Champs team was comprised of eight members from five states including Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.        

"The Oreo 100 was one of the Dairy Queen system's first promotional challenges where in-store visits were reported and tracked through social media applications," said Tim Hawley, vice president of Marketing Communications for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). "We were so excited with the enthusiastic response from DQ fans as teams from around the country reached the 100-store check-in mark. We congratulate Stacey and her team for winning our challenge."

Davis said her local DQ restaurant is right down the street from Fairleigh Dickinson and her two favorite treats are dipped cones and Cookie Dough Blizzard Treats. She and her husband Sinclair, a full-time student at the university, said they plan to use some of the prize money to pay bills and start a college fund for their 14-month-old son.

"Mommy needs a spa day though and I will treat myself to that," Davis added.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Join the Fan Club at dq.com/signup or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DQ.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit dq.com.

Sept. 13, 2012

Chicken Strip Basket special also is available

 MINNEAPOLIS — The Dairy Queen^® system is planning a spooktacular celebration of fall favorites on the menu in October with Pumpkin Pie as the Blizzard^® of the Month, as well as Pumpkin Pie flavored Royal™ Shakes and MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages. Available at all Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nationwide beginning Oct. 1, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is a delectable combination of Libby’s^® pumpkin pie mix and flaky pie pieces blended with creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve. Pumpkin pie mix also is added to DQ Royal Shakes and MooLatté beverages to give them a seasonal sparkle. All three delectable treats are crowned with fluffy whipped topping and nutmeg. 

            The Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is available in four sizes, including the popular Mini, and Royal Shakes and MooLatté beverages are available in three sizes. All three treats are the perfect complement to the spicy DQ Chicken Strip Basket, which is available during the month of October for only $4.49. One of the most popular items on the Dairy Queen menu, the Chicken Strip Basket features white meat chicken strips with French fries and Texas toast.

            “The Dairy Queen system is known for the innovation behind our treats and food and this month is a great example of that,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). "Pumpkin pie is such a popular seasonal flavor that we’ve infused it into our signature treats and created an irresistible October at Dairy Queen restaurants. The new menu additions really are ‘So Good it's RiDQulous^®.’"

Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Pumpkin Pie, easily can be made into DQ Cakes, which are perfect for celebrating special events including fall tailgates, Halloween parties, birthdays and anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of fruits, nuts, cookies and candies with DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Candy Cane Chill and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Sept. 13, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

WINTERVILLE, N.C. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 4155 South Memorial Dr. in Winterville, across the street from Pitt Community College. This is the first DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant to open in Winterville. The 3,160 square-foot location has added 45 new jobs contributing to North Carolina’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Winterville and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Steve Evans. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs. 

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 76 guests and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Winterville DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                              4155 South Memorial Dr.

                                           Winterville, NC 28590

Phone:                                 252-551-0548

Employees:                          45

Square Footage:                  3,160 square feet

Number of Seats:                 76

Hours of Operation:             The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

-          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

-          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Sept. 13, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

PASCO, Wash. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 6715 Burden Blvd in Pasco. The 2,800 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Washington’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Pasco and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Tom Tierney. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs. 

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 88 guests and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Pasco DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                6715 Burden Blvd.

                              Pasco, WA 99301

Phone:                    509-528-2821

Employees:             45

Square Footage:     2,800 square feet

Number of Seats:    88

Hours of Operation:   The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

-          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

-          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Sept. 10, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

 POOLER, Ga. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 439 Pooler Parkway. This is the first DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant to open in Pooler. The 2,760 square-foot location has added 45 new jobs, contributing to Georgia’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.1 percent this year.

“We are excited to open Pooler’s first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator B.M. Patel. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^TM made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs. 

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry^® and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside, 12 outside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Pooler DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              439 Pooler Parkway

                                                           Pooler, GA 31322

Phone:                                                 912-748-0021

Employees:                                         45

Square Footage:                                 2,760 square feet

Number of Seats:                               76 indoor, 12 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                           The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

-          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

-          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 30, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

MERRIMACK, N.H. — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® location in Merrimack. The DQ^® Orange Julius^® store offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit-blended beverages and smoothies. Located at the entrance to the food court in the Merrimack Premium Outlets at 80 Premium Outlets Blvd., the 1,000 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 14. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Merrimack open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Dave Dion. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative and exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Merrimack community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Merrimack features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages.  Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

“We are looking to provide the Merrimack community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Dion. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 Merrimack DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   14

Square footage:                           1,000 square feet

Hours of operation:                       Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

                                                    Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 603-315-0244

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 About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 24, 2012

Buy one Blizzard^® Treat, get one for 99 cents and featured

Mushroom Swiss GrillBurger^® highlight the menu in September

 MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system is celebrating fall and kicking off the start of the new school year with a sweet deal. Beginning September 1, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nationwide will offer a buy one regular price Blizzard^® Treat, get a second of equal or lesser size for 99 cents.

The featured Blizzard of the Month is the popular Oreo Blizzard Treat, made with crumbled Oreo cookie pieces blended with creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve.

From the grill, the Dairy Queen system also offers a special meal deal combo in September with the Mushroom Swiss GrillBurger^™, a thick, juicy 1/4 lb. burger topped with fresh mushrooms and aged Swiss cheese nestled on a warm, toasted bun and served with French fries and a beverage.

“At Dairy Queen restaurants, good isn’t good enough. So as we move into the fall season, we want to celebrate with a value-based promotion of our signature brand,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Our buy one Blizzard Treat, get one for 99 cents coupled with our Mushroom Swiss GrillBurger value meal deal gives customers sit down restaurant flavors at fast food prices. We are giving them a reason to visit us for lunch, dinner, a midday treat and an evening snack.”

The Oreo Blizzard Treat is available in Mini, small, medium or large sizes. Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Oreo, can be easily turned into DQ Cakes which are perfect for celebrating special events such as Labor Day picnics, birthdays or anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of cookies, candies, nuts, fruits and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^® and Confetti Cake have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4.3 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5.2 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 24, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

 CALLAWAY, Fla. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 725 North Tyndall Parkway. The 2,612-square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^®  restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area, contributing to Florida’s employment growth. The new location also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.9 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our third DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in the Panama City area and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said restaurant operator Mike Madewell. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

 An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

                Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Guests will enjoy the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones. In addition, guest will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-serve restaurant dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 73 guests inside.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

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Callaway DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                          725 North Tyndall Parkway

                                                       Callaway, Florida 32404

Phone:                                             850-215-3939

Employees:                                      45

Square Footage:                              2,612 square feet

Number of Seats:                            73 indoor

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                       - Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

                                                       -  Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 24, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 1100 Jefferson Road. The first DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant to open in the area, the 2,612-square-foot location has added 45 new jobs in the area contributing to New York’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.4 percent this year.

“We are excited to open Rochester’s first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said restaurant operator Mark Goldberg. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

 An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

                Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

 Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-serve restaurant dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 76 guests inside and also offers 24 attractive outdoor patio seats.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Rochester DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                              1100 Jefferson Road

Rochester, NY

Phone:                                                 (585) 475-1141

Employees:                                        45

Square Footage:                               2,612 square feet

Number of Seats:                            76 indoor and 24 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

                                                       -          Daily: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 9, 2012

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Aug. 7, 2012

Orange Julius^® Premium Fruit Smoothies and Orange Julius Originals to roll out to all DQ^® locations

MINNEAPOLIS – In a merger of two iconic brands, the Dairy Queen^® system is rolling out Orange Julius^® Premium Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Julius^® Originals to all DQ^® locations in the United States and Canada.

            “With an assortment of fruit choices, variety and convenience we will offer in this beverage category, it will be like having a smoothie shop within a DQ restaurant,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation “This is a perfect addition to our menu for customers who want a healthier quick snack or a treat at any time of the day.”

Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius Originals will be rolled out to more than 4,000 Dairy Queen locations in the U.S. and Canada by November. Currently more than 800 DQ Orange Julius stores in the U.S. and Canada, most of which are mall locations, carry Orange Julius beverages.

“We are looking to shake up not only the $3 billion smoothie category in the U.S. but also our competition,” said Westrum. “Just like there is only one DQ brand, there is only one Orange Julius brand.”

Customers will have a choice between Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius Originals. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

            "Adding Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies and Julius Originals to all Dairy Queen locations fits with our strategy to keep our menu fresh and enhances not only our beverage offerings and menu appeal but also our competitive advantage," added Westrum. “There is no substitute for the irresistible and inexplicable taste found in Orange Julius drinks.”

International Dairy Queen, Inc. acquired the Orange Julius concept, famous for its frothy fruit blended beverages, in 1987, but the highly popular brand has been around for more than 85 years. The original began with Julius Freed, who operated an orange juice stand in Los Angeles. His friend Bill Hamlin liked oranges, but they upset his stomach. So Bill decided to blend his orange juice with a few choice ingredients that made it less acidic. Bill introduced the drink to Julius who then began selling the frothy, delicious beverage to customers. Soon fans were shouting, “Give me an orange, Julius!” Sales escalated and the name of an original was born.

“Consumers have told us they are looking for a premium branded fruit smoothie and beverage option in the sea of low quality smoothies available today,” states Westrum, when asked why the DQ system was introducing Orange Julius beverages. “The Orange Julius concept has stood for premium blended fruit beverages for more than 70 years, so the time is right.”

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com.  Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen or visit the DQ Facebook fan page, which has more than 5 million friends. Become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.  For more information about Orange Julius, visit orangejulius.com. Visit facebook.com/OrangeJulius or follow Orange Julius on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/luvorangejulius.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Aug. 3, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings 

SYLVA, N.C. – The Dairy Queen  system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 200 East Main St., adjoining a Shell convenience store/gas station. The first DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant  to open in Sylva, the 2,500 square-foot location has added 45 new jobs in the area contributing to North Carolina’s employment growth. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3.3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open Sylva’s first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and drinks,” said restaurant operator Thom Morgan, who owns three other DQ Grill & Chill restaurants in western North Carolina. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

 

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Other menu offerings include Grilled or Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Salads; Chicken Strip Baskets; Shrimp Baskets; Quesadillas and Chili Cheese Dogs.

            Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies are made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and are blended fresh for customers upon ordering. The refreshing, frothy real fruit Julius Originals are also blended fresh. Flavors for both Julius Originals and Premium Fruit Smoothies include Orange, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

 

Design and Décor  

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 52 guests inside and also offers a convenient drive-thru window.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Sylva DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                  200 East Main St.

Sylva, NC 28779

Phone:                                     828-586-5327

Employees:                             45

Square Footage:                     2,500 square feet

Number of Seats:                   52 indoor

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

-          Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

-          Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

About ADQ: 

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

July 31, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS – In a summer filled with new and innovative treats, the Dairy Queen^® system once again introduces a one-of-a-kind Blizzard^® Treat in August with a new M&M'S^® Brownie as the Blizzard of the Month flavor.

The decadent M&M'S^® Brownie Blizzard Treat is an explosion of chocolate flavors with a combination of M&M'S chocolate candy pieces and moist, chewy brownie pieces that are blended with creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve and crowned with chocolaty topping. The product meets the consumer interest in brownie combinations as well as branded candies.

            In August, the Dairy Queen system also will feature a Cheeseburger Lovers deal, which is two singles for $3 and two doubles for $4.

            “In the DQ system, it’s the summer of Blizzard Treats and burgers,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We are feeding the consumer need for value, innovation and variety for lunch, dinner, snack time or late night.”

The M&M'S Brownie Blizzard Treat is available in Mini, small, medium or large sizes or can be made into a DQ Cake. Blizzard Cakes, such as M&M'S Brownie as well as traditional DQ Cakes, are perfect for summer picnics and other special events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, brownies, nuts, cookies, fruits and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Chocolate Candy Shop, Turtle Brownie, Caramel Delight Pie, Midnight Truffle, Confetti Cake, Triple Chocoholic and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 4 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 5 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

July 25, 2012

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July 24, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS – Today, the Dairy Queen^® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), opened its 100th location in Mexico and has plans to open 15 additional restaurants by the end of 2012.

            John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), joined franchisee Javier Gandara Jr. from DAQU DE SONORA S A de C V for the grand opening of the 100th store, located in the city of Leon.

            "This is an auspicious occasion for the Dairy Queen brand and we are very happy to share this celebration with our international partners in Mexico," said Gainor. "Mexico is our fourth largest international market and greatly enhances our global presence as a leader in the treat and quick-serve industry."

The new Leon treat destination will feature all of the soft-serve products that have made the Dairy Queen brand an icon in the industry, such as Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, soft-serve cones, sundaes, Blizzard Cakes and the full line of fruit-blended beverages.

            The Dairy Queen system opened its first treat location in Mexico in the 1960s, making it the third country into which the brand expanded outside of the U.S. Franchisee DAQU DE SONORA S A de C V now owns and operates more than 34 Dairy Queen locations throughout central and northern Mexico.

            "We rely on strong alliances with our international partners and look forward to bringing our great line-up of Dairy Queen treats to more people as we continue expansion in Mexico," said Gainor.

            For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® and Orange Julius^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

July 18, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

Springfield, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3121 Atlanta Street in Springfield. The 2,635-square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area, contributing to Illinois’ employment growth. The new location also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open our second DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Springfield and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said restaurant operator Mark Freetly. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ^® iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^® made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The classic original Orange and Strawberry Julius and premium fruit smoothie drinks are available as well as in flavors such as Strawberry Banana, Tripleberry and Mango Pineapple.

 

Design and Décor

The new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 70 guests inside and also offers 16 attractive outdoor patio seats. Bringing together the best of the past and the present, the drive-thru is lined with old-fashioned street lamps.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Springfield DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                              3121 Atlanta St.

Springfield, IL 62702

Phone:                                                 217-679-5059

Employees:                                        45

Square Footage:                               2,635 square feet

Number of Seats:                            70 indoor and 16 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

June 19, 2012

Chocolate Candy Shop debuts as the July Blizzard^® of the Month  

 MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system is celebrating National Ice Cream Month in July with a new Blizzard^® Treat that will satisfy the most discriminate chocolate cravings. The new Chocolate Candy Shop Blizzard Treat is a delectable blend of assorted mini chocolates filled with hazelnut crème, fudge and caramel blended with dark, decadent cocoa fudge and creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve. 

            In addition, the Dairy Queen system also is offering a combo meal featuring the limited-time-offer Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger™, which is layered with crisp bacon, fresh onion slices, leaf lettuce, a slice of thick-cut tomato, pepper jack cheese and topped with a sweet apple BBQ sauce that features real chunks of apple, all served on a home-style bakery bun. The Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger combo meal is served with French fries and a beverage.

            “Nothing says summer better than ice cream and barbeque and at Dairy Queen restaurants we have it covered,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “The Chocolate Candy Shop Blizzard Treat and Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger are just two of the innovative new items introduced this year. With a focus on consumer value, product quality and menu variety, we are welcoming our customers in for great eats and cool treats that they won’t get anywhere else.”

Chocolate Candy Shop is available in Mini, small, medium or large Blizzard Treat sizes or can be made into a DQ Cake. Blizzard Cakes, such as the Chocolate Candy Shop as well as traditional DQ cakes, are perfect for Independence Day; National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 22; summer picnics; and other special events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, nuts, cookies, fruits and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^®, Confetti Cake and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.9 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 4.9 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

June 5, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats,
flavorful foods and Orange Julius^®offerings

 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 1309 E. Benson Road in Sioux Falls. The newly opened 2,090 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 32 new jobs in the area, contributing to South Dakota’s employment growth. The new restaurant will also contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 3 percent this year.

This new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is the second Sioux Falls location for franchisee Chad Hatch, who also owns restaurants in Yankton and Keystone, S.D.

“We are excited to open the new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^®specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said Hatch. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^® made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard Flavor Treats,MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The classic original Orange and Strawberry Orange Julius drinks are available, as well as premium fruit smoothies in flavors such as Tropical Tango, Mango Passion, Strawberry Sensation, Strawberry Xtreme and 3-Berry Blast.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill^®restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 49 guests inside and also offers 12 attractive outdoor patio seats. Bringing together the best of the past and the present, the drive-thru is lined with old-fashioned street lamps.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen

June 1, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats, flavorful foods and Orange Julius^®offerings

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 2425 National Drive in Indianapolis. The first DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant to open on the south side of Indianapolis, the 1,850 square-foot restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area, contributing to Indiana’s employment growth. The new location also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 2.6 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the newest DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Indianapolis with its full menu of cravable food items, cool treats andOrange Julius^®specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said operator Gavin Hart. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

Hart also owns eight additional Dairy Queen locations in Fort Wayne.

 

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Quesadillas and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats,MooLatté^®frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy the delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The classic original Orange and Strawberry Orange Julius

drinks are available, as well as premium fruit smoothies in flavors such as Tropical Tango, Mango Passion, Strawberry Sensation, Strawberry Xtreme and 3-Berry Blast.

Design and Décor

DQ Grill & Chill^®restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 47 guests inside and also offers 12 attractive outdoor patio seats. Bringing together the best of the past and the present, the drive-thru is lined with old-fashioned street lamps.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen

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Indianapolis DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              2425 National Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Phone:                                                 260-497-0888

Employees:                                        45

Square Footage:                               1,850 square feet

Number of Seats:                            47 indoor and 12 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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May 25, 2012

 

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

 

ONTARIO, Calif. — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Ontario. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats as well as Orange Julius products, including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. Located within the Ontario Mills Mall at One Mills Circle, the 983-square-foot location employs a staff of 12. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Ontario open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Sai Hossain, owner of two other Dairy Queen restaurants in Camarillo and Orange. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative and exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats, including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Ontario community.”

“We are looking to provide the Ontario community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat and everything in between,” said Hossain. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Ontario DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   12

Square footage:                           983 square feet

Hours of operation:                       Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

      Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 909-467-5783

 

May 24, 2012

 

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

 

MUSKEGON, Mich. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants (QSRs) has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Muskegon, the first in Muskegon County. The new restaurant offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products, including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, the store also will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches. Located within the Lakes Mall food court at 5600 Harvey Street, the 700-square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 15.

“I am thrilled to have the first DQ Orange Julius store in Muskegon open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Amanda Williams, who owns two other locations in Allendale and Grand Rapids. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats, including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Muskegon community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Muskegon features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

“We are looking to provide the Muskegon community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Williams. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Muskegon DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   15

Square footage:                           700 square feet

Hours of operation:                       Daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m..

      Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 231-798-2257

 

May 24, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats
and flavorful food offerings

 

FRISCO, Texas – The Dairy Queen^® system has opened a new location at 8855 Teal Parkway in Frisco. The 2,900-square-foot DQ^® Restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area, contributing to the employment growth in Texas. The new restaurant also will contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by 4.1 percent this year.

“We are excited to open the Frisco DQ Restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items and cool treats,” said restaurant operator Richard Witherspoon, who has been a Dairy Queen franchisee for 40 years. "This new restaurant is sure to be a place where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

This will be the second location in Frisco and the fifth DQ location for Wetherspoon.

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ^® Restaurant concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The Texas Country Foods^® menu features the quarter- and half-pound Hungr-Buster^® made to order with premium flavor options, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including Texas T-Brand Tacos. Grilled and Crispy Chick'n Sandwiches, Steak Sandwiches and the Chick’n Strip or Steak Finger Country Basket^® also are available for either lunch or dinner. The new restaurant also will feature all of the DQ treat favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items.

Design and Décor

The DQ Restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to QSR dining. The restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 76 guests. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Frisco DQ Restaurant at a glance:

Address:                                              8855 Teal Parkway

Frisco, TX 75034

Phone:                                                 (214) 872-1737

Employees:                                        45

Square Footage:                               2,900 square feet

Number of Seats:                            76

Hours of Operation:                        The new restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

May 15, 2012

 

New Blizzard^® Treat, GrillBurger^® and Royal ^TM Shake flavors debut in June

 

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system is kicking off the summer season in June with the addition of some cool treats and hot eats to the menu including the debut of the Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger^®, the new Turtle Brownie Blizzard^® Treat and new flavors of the award-winning Royal^TM Shakes.

                Adding to the line-up of signature GrillBurgers, the DQ^® system is introducing the quarter-pound Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger, which is layered with crisp bacon, fresh onion slices, leaf lettuce, a slice of thick-cut tomato, pepper jack cheese and topped with a sweet apple BBQ sauce that features real chunks of apple, all served on a home-style bakery bun.

            Turtle Brownie is the featured Blizzard of the Month for June. Made with a delicious mix of buttery pecans, rich caramel and chewy brownie pieces blended with creamy DQ^® vanilla soft serve, Turtle Brownie is served in Mini, small, medium or large Blizzard Treat sizes. Also debuting this month are new flavors of the DQ system’s classic Royal Shakes which include Mint Chip, Caramel CheeseQuake^®, and to celebrate the 100^th birthday of America’s favorite cookie, Oreo^®. The Royal Shakes are crowned with a silky whipped topping.

“Just in time for the first day of summer in June, we are focusing the spotlight on some innovative new treat flavors and of course our famous GrillBurger,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We are satisfying our customers’ cravings at lunch, dinner and snack time with delicious new menu options at an outstanding value.”

The summer also is a top season for the DQ Cake business. Traditional cakes, as well as Blizzard Cakes made with the new Turtle Brownie or another Blizzard flavor, are perfect for Father’s Day, graduations and other special events such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, nuts, cookies, fruits and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^®, Confetti Cake and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as part of the featured Blizzard of the Month program, which began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.8 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 4.7 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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May 8, 2012

 

Finding the DQ^® lunch fanatic is Lunch Lovers digital campaign

 

MINNEAPOLIS – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Well at Dairy Queen^® there is. The Dairy Queen system launched Lunch Lovers on April 16, 2012, as an innovative new digital campaign that shines the spotlight on new and existing cravable menu items and rewards lunch fanatics with gift cards throughout the two month promotion.

“We are a terrific lunch destination and we have a menu that offers value-priced meals,” said Tim Hawley, vice president of Marketing Communications at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We know that consumers are cutting back on away-from-home lunch purchases due to the economy and high gas prices in particular, but with our Lunch Lovers campaign we are looking to reverse the trend.”

Even John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc.(IDQ), was tapped to promote the lunch initiative. He stars in the DQ^® system’s first of six online food-centered videos at: https://www.facebook.com/dairyqueen/app_146499148810563 or http://www.dairyqueen.com/lunchlovers/ that challenge ultimate DQ food lovers to express their love of DQ lunch with a post on the Dairy Queen Facebook Fan Page. There will be a new challenge every two weeks. Three gift cards will be awarded randomly on a daily basis and five ultimate Lunch Lovers will be randomly chosen to receive free DQ lunch for a year in the form of one $350 gift card.

“We love the fact that we have such passionate fans and this is our way of recognizing that passion,” said Hawley. “We have some exciting new menu items, such as the Chicken Bacon Ranch Iron Grilled Sandwich in May and our new 1/4 lb. Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger™ in June, that are a perfect choice for lunch.”

The Lunch Lovers campaign continues through July 9.

There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. For official rules and prize details please visit www.DQ.com/LunchLovers.

Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen. For more information about the Dairy Queen system visit DairyQueen.com.

May 2, 2012

 

Location re-opens after floods in 2010 forced temporary closure of Opry Mills Mall

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) has another reason to smile – the reopening of the DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, which was forced to close temporarily due to the 2010 Tennessee floods. Located at 364 Opry Mills Drive, the location employs a staff of 10 and offers all of the amazing DQ soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies.

“I am thrilled to reopen the DQ Orange Julius store at the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Seth Homayoon, who also operates DQ restaurants in Nashville and Madison, and a DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant in Hendersonville. “The DQ system is the worldwide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites.”

The DQ Orange Julius store located in Nashville’s Opry Mills Mall features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

“We are excited once again to provide the Nashville community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Homayoon.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

NASHVILLE DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   10

Hours of operation:                       Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 615-649-0432

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

May 2, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic
soft-serve treats and flavorful foods

 

PEORIA, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 7601 N. Grand Prairie Drive in Peoria, across from the Shops at Grand Prairie. The 2,716-square-foot DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area, contributing to Illinois’ employment growth. The new restaurant will also contribute to the state’s restaurant sales, which according to the National Restaurant Association, are projected to increase by more than 3 percent this year.

“We are excited to open a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and beverages,” said restaurant franchisee Mike Kepple, who with wife Linda is also the franchisee of another DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Peoria on Knoxville Avenue, a DQ^® restaurant on Sheridan Road in Peoria, and the DQ treat locations in Bartonville and Creve Coeur. “This new restaurant is sure to become a location where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Guests will enjoy many DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-serve restaurant dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment.

The restaurant can seat 72 guests inside and also offers 12 attractive outdoor patio seats. Bringing together the best of the past and the present, the drive-thru is lined with old-fashioned street lamps.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

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Peoria DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                  7601 N. Grand Prairie Drive

Peoria IL 61615

Phone:                                     309-839-0551

Employees:                             45

Square Footage:                     2,716 square feet

Number of Seats:                   72 indoor and 12 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

-          Monday through Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

-          Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

 

May 2, 2012

 

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

 

SALINAS, Calif.—The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Salinas. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. Located within Northridge Mall at 1346 Northridge Center, the 680 square-foot location employs a staff of 12. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Salinas open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Bruce Clarke. “The Dairy Queen system is the worldwide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Salinas community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Salinas features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

“We are looking to provide the Salinas community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Clarke. 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

 

Salinas DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   12

Square footage:                           680 square feet

Hours of operation:                       Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

      Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 831-444-9900

 

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

May 1, 2012

Winners of Oreo Blizzard^® 100 contest to receive $100,000

                                                     

MINNEAPOLIS – Milk’s favorite cookie celebrates a milestone this year and the Dairy Queen^® system is marking the occasion with a unique location-based social media-driven contest that will net the winners $100,000.

 

For the 100th birthday of Oreo^®, the treat industry leader has launched Oreo Blizzard^® 100 through Facebook. From now through August, fans must check-in on a mobile device through Facebook Places or dq.com/oreo at least 100 times at multiple DQ^® locations for the chance to win $100,000. The Oreo Blizzard 100 utilizes Facebook Places Beta technology and Facebook's platform to verify user check-ins at DQ^® store locations. Players receive incentives along the way to maintain check-ins.

 

“Oreo Blizzard 100 is pioneering a new promotional landscape,” said Tim Hawley, vice president of Marketing Communications for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “This is the first time social media will be used to prove real-world store traffic. We are forecasting 3.5 million check-ins, which would obviously have a strong impact on our business.”

 

Throughout the competition, fans can receive incentives such as gift cards to purchase Blizzard Treats, including the Oreo flavor, which is the most popular Blizzard Treat of all time, or to collect virtual Facebook badges that demonstrate progress made.

 

There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. For official rules and prize details please visit www.DQ.com/OREO.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

April 17, 2012

 

Confetti Cake Blizzard^® Treat and Chicken Bacon Ranch Iron Grilled Sandwich are featured in May

 

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system is planning a memorable May with the new Confetti Cake Blizzard^® Treat as the Blizzard of the Month and the debut of the Chicken Bacon Ranch Iron Grilled Sandwich.

The Confetti Cake Blizzard Treat is a decadent blend of moist white cake pieces, confetti frosting and creamy vanilla DQ^® soft serve and is available in mini, small, medium and large sizes. The Chicken Bacon Ranch Iron Grilled Sandwich is layered with a succulent grilled chicken fillet that’s topped with creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, fresh leaf lettuce and thick-cut tomato slices, all served on DQ signature iron grilled bread.

“Our new Blizzard Treat is a delicious birthday celebration in a cup,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Coupled with our new Iron Grilled Sandwich, our customers will find value in cravable options for lunch, dinner or a snack on our menu in May. This is another example of why Dairy Queen treats and food are ‘so good it’s riDQulous^®.’”

Along with the Confetti Cake Blizzard Treat, many other Blizzard flavors can be made into delicious DQ Cakes, which are perfect to celebrate Mother’s Day, graduation, Memorial Day or other special events such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruits, nuts and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^®, Banana Cream Pie and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as a featured Blizzard of the Month, a program that began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.8 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 4.6 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Follow the DQ system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

April 5, 20112

 

MINNEAPOLIS – (April 5, 2012) The Dairy Queen^® system, known for iconic treats such as the one of a kind Blizzard^® Treat, has rolled out a new national television advertising campaign this month that depicts everyday people in real life situations, but with a “riDQulous” twist.

            The campaign builds on the momentum of last year’s “So Good It’s RiDQulous^®” brand restage and kicked off this month with the first of five new live action spots created by Grey New York.

The initial commercial opens with a businessman who clones himself so that while he is enjoying the Chicken Strip Basket at a Dairy Queen restaurant, his clone can continue working at the office. But he discovers that his clone also has cloned himself a few more times and all of them have arrived at the DQ^® restaurant for lunch too. A humorous dialogue ensues. 

“The Dairy Queen brand is the difference between good and unbelievable and that comes across in a big way in our commercials,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “The Dairy Queen brand is fun and a special place in the community for sharing smiles and stories with family and friends.”

The spot that airs in May promoting the new Confetti Cake Blizzard Treat (available in May) opens with the camera panning across a little league baseball team sitting in a booth at a Dairy Queen restaurant. They are enthusiastically celebrating their championship win, passing around the trophy and enjoying Confetti Cake Blizzard Treats. The camera then pans to the next booth where a team of grizzly bears is also enjoying Confetti Cake Blizzard Treats. In a humorous twist, instead of raising a trophy in their victory celebration, the bears are hoisting a park ranger.

“When it comes to summer in America, there are few brands as iconic as the DQ system,” said Tor Myhren, president and chief creative officer of Grey New York. “Let’s face it, they have the best soft serve and treats on the planet. As the tagline says, ‘So Good, It’s RiDQulous.’”

In another commercial that airs in June for the new Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger™ (available in June), a couple who found each other through an online dating service meets for the first time at a Dairy Queen restaurant. He is not at all what she expected from his profile and she shares her inner thoughts in a comical musical parody with the audience, but not with him. 

The national television ad campaign runs through September. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit the Web site at DairyQueen.com.

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About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

 

April 3, 2012

 

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat concept to the city

 

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The Dairy Queen^® system has always been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Escondido. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats as well as Orange Julius products, including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. In addition, Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches and hot dogs will also be served. Located at Westfield North County Mall, 200 East Via Rancho Parkway, the restaurant employs a staff of nine. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Escondido open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Abu Syed, who also owns another DQ Orange Julius in El Centro. “The Dairy Queen system is the worldwide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Escondido community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Escondido features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages.

“We are looking to provide the Escondido community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Syed.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow Dairy Queen on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Escondido DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   9

Interior seating:                             12

Hours of operation:                       Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Store phone:                                 760-737-5100

Franchisee:                                   Abu Syed

                                                      619-227-3503

April 2, 2012

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats,
flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings 

 

WATERLOO, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 175 Marketplace Drive. The first DQ Grill & Chill^® location to open in Waterloo, the new 1,900 square-foot restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area contributing to Illinois’ employment growth.

“We are excited to open Waterloo’s first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said operator Chad Stultz, who also owns the DQ restaurant in Columbia. “This new location is sure to become a place where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The classic original Orange and Strawberry Orange Julius drinks are available, as well as premium fruit smoothies in flavors such as Tropical Tango, Mango Passion, Strawberry Sensation, Strawberry Xtreme and 3-Berry Blast.

Design and Décor  

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-serve restaurant dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 48 guests inside and also offers 12 attractive outdoor patio seats.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

 

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Waterloo DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                  175 Marketplace Dr.

                                                Waterloo, Ill. 62298

Phone:                                     618-939-2626

Employees:                             45

Square Footage:                     1,900 square feet

Number of Seats:                   48 indoor and 12 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner Sunday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

First DQ Grill & Chill^® Opens in Waterloo

New restaurant serves up Dairy Queen^® iconic soft-serve treats,
flavorful foods and Orange Julius^® offerings

 

WATERLOO, Ill. – The Dairy Queen^® system’s newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 175 Marketplace Drive. The first DQ Grill & Chill^® location to open in Waterloo, the new 1,900 square-foot restaurant has added 45 new jobs in the area contributing to Illinois’ employment growth.

“We are excited to open Waterloo’s first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and welcome the community in to enjoy our full menu of cravable food items, cool treats and Orange Julius^® specialty fruit smoothies and beverages,” said operator Chad Stultz, who also owns the DQ restaurant in Columbia. “This new location is sure to become a place where families and friends can gather to share smiles and stories over a great meal and treats.”

An Array of Menu Options

The DQ Grill & Chill concept blends the best of DQ iconic history with the most modern innovations in the quick-service restaurant industry. The food menu features the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

Complementing the “Grill” is the “Chill,” with the traditional and indulgent Dairy Queen soft-serve treats everybody knows and loves. Along with all of the DQ favorites, such as the signature Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen blended coffee beverages, DQ Cakes and waffle bowl sundaes and cones, guests will enjoy delicious Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages on the menu. The classic original Orange and Strawberry Orange Julius drinks are available, as well as premium fruit smoothies in flavors such as Tropical Tango, Mango Passion, Strawberry Sensation, Strawberry Xtreme and 3-Berry Blast.

Design and Décor

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior brings an innovative dimension to quick-serve restaurant dining. Highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections, the restaurant features comfortable booths and large wooden tables, warm lighting, music and an overall inviting environment. The restaurant can seat 48 guests inside and also offers 12 attractive outdoor patio seats.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

 

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Waterloo DQ Grill & Chill at a glance:

Address:                                  175 Marketplace Dr.

                                                Waterloo, Ill. 62298

Phone:                                     618-939-2626

Employees:                             45

Square Footage:                     1,900 square feet

Number of Seats:                   48 indoor and 12 outdoor

Hours of Operation:                The new restaurant serves lunch and dinner Sunday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

 

 

March 23, 2012

 

The Dairy Queen system ushers in spring with a new Blizzard^® Treat,

re-introduced Frozen Hot Chocolate beverage and a popular meal deal

 

MINNEAPOLIS – With gas prices rising like the temperature around the country, the Dairy Queen^® system has announced new and re-introduced menu additions that offer value for consumers and cool treats to beat the unseasonably warmer weather.

Available throughout April, the Dairy Queen system celebrates with a value-priced $3.99 special for its signature Chicken Strip Basket, the debut of the Caramel Delight Pie Blizzard Treat as the Blizzard of the Month and the re-introduction of Frozen Hot Chocolate.

“The menu additions in April, which will be supported by national advertising, really emphasize the duality of the Dairy Queen brand,” said Lane Schmiesing, vice president of Product & Brand Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We are helping customers beat the prices at the pump with value propositions like our $3.99 Chicken Strip Basket and we’re offering two cool treats that are designed to beat the heat they are feeling outdoors.”

The Chicken Strip Basket is value priced for the month at $3.99 and offers white meat chicken strips with French fries and Texas toast. It’s one of the most popular items on the Dairy Queen menu.

The new Caramel Delight Pie Blizzard Treat is made with luscious caramel, rich choco chunks and flaky pie pieces blended with creamy vanilla DQ^® soft serve crowned with whipped topping. It’s available in Mini, small, medium and large sizes.

Also on the menu is Frozen Hot Chocolate. Available in small, medium and large sizes, the sweet indulgence is deliciously crafted with a blend of rich cocoa fudge and DQ soft serve, blended with a choice of double fudge, caramel or peanut butter and crowned with whipped topping.

“This is just the beginning of a ‘riDQulously’ great season of food and treats that we have planned throughout the summer,” Schmiesing said. “At Dairy Queen restaurants, good isn’t good enough so we will continue to delight and surprise customers with phenomenal new food and treats at an incredible value.”

Along with the Carmel Delight Pie Blizzard Treat, many other Blizzard flavors can be made into delicious DQ Cakes, which are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations, such as Easter.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruits, nuts and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^®, Banana Cream Pie and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as a featured Blizzard of the Month, a program that began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.7 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 4.6 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the DQ system, visit the website at DairyQueen.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/dairyqueen.

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March 23, 2012

Local Dairy Queen^® operators Robert and Janet Wesch bring newest treat concept to the city

 

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Port St. Lucie. The location, which also features a drive-thru, offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats and cakes, as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. It will be the first Dairy Queen location in Port St. Lucie to offer Orange Julius beverages. In addition, the store will serve Dairy Queen signature Iron Grilled Sandwiches and hot dogs.

            Located in the Key Lime Plaza at 254 S.W. Port St. Lucie Boulevard, the 1,860 square-foot restaurant employs a staff of 15 and has indoor seating to accommodate 26 guests, with additional outdoor patio seating.

“Janet and I are thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Port St. Lucie open and ready to serve our customers,” said new operator Robert Wesch. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative and exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well enticing new menu items. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Port St. Lucie community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Port St. Lucie features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, Blizzard Cakes and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. 

Customers entering the restaurant will be welcomed by the warm, sweet aroma of made-fresh-daily waffle bowls and cones, which are served plain or dipped in chocolate. Waffle bowl sundaes come with a complete line of toppings. 

“We are looking to provide the Port St. Lucie community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat and everything in between,” added Wesch.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Port St. Lucie DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                             15

Square footage:                     1,860 square feet

Seating:                                   Interior seating for 26, with additional outdoor patio seating

Hours of operation:                 Sun. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sat. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Store phone number:              772-204-2678

Contact Information:               Robert and Janet Wesch, 561-602-6535  

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March 7, 2012

 

MINNEAPOLIS – International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), opened 272 new DQ Grill & Chill^®, Dairy Queen^®, DQ^® Orange Julius^® and Orange Julius locations in 2011. These new openings created approximately 5,000 jobs.

The DQ system opened restaurants for the first time in 34 new cities domestically, and internationally in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Guatemala and Singapore. The number of new restaurant openings represents a 40 percent increase over 2010 for DQ Grill & Chill locations and a 27 percent increase for DQ Orange Julius locations over the previous year.

In addition, 204 restaurants in the United States and Canada were remodeled. Since 2004, the Dairy Queen system in the United States and Canada has invested nearly $800 million in opening more than 1,000 new locations and remodeling nearly 1,000.

            Nationally in 2011, the southern United States was the strongest market for growth while the strongest international market was China, where the Dairy Queen system recently opened its 500th location.

“We appreciate the efforts and support of those franchisees who have chosen to build their business with us and those who have renovated their locations to continue delighting our customers with value, speed of service and consistency of experience,” said John Gainor, president and CEO of IDQ. “There’s excitement when a Dairy Queen location opens in a community. Everyone has a story to share about his or her DQ experience. This brand has an incredibly strong heritage.”

In 2012, Gainor expects the positive growth trend to continue. “We are projecting significant growth internationally, particularly in China,” he says. “Also, in the United States and Canada, there is a tremendous opportunity for us to continue growing this brand. It is one of the most beloved brands and our customers are passionate and loyal.” 

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

About IDQ

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^®, Orange Julius^® and Karmelkorn^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

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Feb. 8, 2012

 

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), recently celebrated the opening of its 500th location in Shanghai, China. 

            "This was an auspicious occasion for our brand and we were very happy to share this celebration with our international partners in China," said John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) who, with his executive team, was in Shanghai for the grand opening.

            The 500th DQ^® restaurant, located in the Hu Dong finance district in Shanghai, is operated by Shanghai Shida Catering Management Company, which has more than 350 Dairy Queen locations throughout southern and eastern China.

            The Dairy Queen system has plans to open more than 100 new restaurants in China by the end of 2012.

            For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

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About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,000 Dairy Queen^® and Orange Julius^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. IDQ and ADQ are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 13, 2012

 

GLENNVILLE, Ga. – Zuber Malek, owner of the Dairy Queen^® located at 403 N. Downing Musgrove Highway in Glennville, was named the recipient of the Dairy Queen system’s inaugural Queen’s Champion Award during the recent DQ^® 2012 EXPO in San Diego.

The Queen’s Champion Award is granted to the nominee who best demonstrates pride in the DQ^® brand through giving back to his or her local community.

“I am so honored to have received this award,” said Malek. “I take pride in being an active member of our community and strive to make the Glennville Dairy Queen a place where families and friends come together to enjoy a unique dining experience.”

Malek is also a part owner of the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Beaufort, S.C. He has been a part of the DQ system for more than five years. In Glennville, Malek is well-known for his involvement supporting local events and organizations. He serves on many community groups, including the Glennville Chamber of Commerce, the Tattnall Chamber of Commerce and the Glennville Rotary Club.

“Zuber epitomizes the essence of this award,” said Dan Kropp, executive vice president of Operations for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “His dedication to serving the needs of the community, particularly with his extraordinary support of Children’s Miracle Network is unsurpassed. We are proud to have him in the Dairy Queen family.”

For more information about the Dairy Queen system visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Feb. 13, 2012

A BOGO, meal combo and the return of the Mint Oreo^® Blizzard^® Treat

set to entice customers

 

MINNEAPOLIS – At Dairy Queen^® locations good isn’t good enough, which is why the DQ^® system is offering special deals throughout March highlighting the brand’s treat and food duality.

Beginning March 1, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants nation-wide will offer customers a Buy One, Get One Blizzard^® Treat for 99 cents, and that includes Mint Oreo^®, the featured Blizzard of the Month. The Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat is a refreshing mix of cool mint, crumbled Oreo cookie pieces and DQ signature creamy vanilla soft serve. All Blizzard Treats are available in Mini, small, medium or large sizes.

Also during March, the Dairy Queen system offers a special food promotion with the signature Bacon Cheese GrillBurger^TM Combo, which includes fries and a medium drink.

“We always strive to provide our customers with the best dining experience at the greatest value," said Lane Schmiesing, vice president of Product & Brand Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). "One way is to offer delicious food and treat combinations at great price points, to entice new and existing DQ fans."

Along with the Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat, many other Blizzard Treats can be made into delicious DQ Cakes, which are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations, such as St. Patrick’s Day.

The Dairy Queen system began blending simple combinations of cookies, candies, fruits, nuts and DQ soft serve in 1985 to create the signature Blizzard Treat. Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Nutter Butter^®, Triple Chocoholic, Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo^®, Banana Cream Pie and Double Fudge Cookie Dough have delighted Dairy Queen fans as a featured Blizzard of the Month, a program that began in 2003.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.7 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has more than 3.9 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about the DQ system, visit the website at DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 10, 2012

Dairy Queen^® system brings newest treat concept to the city

 

ORANGE, Calif. — The Dairy Queen^® system always has been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick-service restaurants has opened its newest, most exciting treat concept, a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store within “The Block at Orange” in Orange. The location offers all of the amazing Dairy Queen soft-serve treats as well as Orange Julius products including an array of fruit beverages and smoothies. Located at 20 City Boulevard West, the 800-square-foot restaurant employs a staff of seven. 

“I am thrilled to have the DQ Orange Julius store in Orange open and ready to serve our customers,” said operator Sai Hossain, who also operates a DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant in Camarillo. “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide treat leader and we’ve paired an innovative exciting design with a fabulous selection of cravable treats including all of the Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites. Our customers will love what we’re bringing to the Orange community.”

The DQ Orange Julius store in Orange features DQ favorites, such as the iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee flavored beverages, a wide variety of other soft-serve items, and made-fresh-daily waffle bowls and cones, which are served plain or dipped in chocolate. Waffle bowl sundaes come with a complete line of toppings. Customers can also enjoy the full line of Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. In addition, the location serves hot dogs and Iron Grilled Sandwiches.

“We are looking to provide the Orange community with a great treat location, from that morning smoothie to the after-the-movie Blizzard Treat,” said Hossain.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

Orange DQ Orange Julius store at a glance:

Employees:                                   7

Square footage:                           800 square feet

Hours of operation:                       Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

                                                      Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

                                                      Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Contact Information:                     Store phone number: 714-939-6800

 

Feb. 10, 2012

Dairy Queen^® brings newest treat and food concepts to the community

 

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — The Dairy Queen^® system has always been about sharing smiles and stories. Now the treat category leader and one of the leaders in quick service restaurants has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurant and a DQ^® Orange Julius^® store in Lynnwood, creating 50 jobs. The 2.135 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is located at 121^st Street and Mukilteo Speedway, and has seating for 69 and a drive-thru window. The DQ Orange Julius store is located at the food court in the Alderwood Mall, 3000 184 St., S.W.

“We are thrilled to have two new Dairy Queen locations in Lynnwood open and ready to serve our customers,” said Jim Kerr, vice president of Franchise Development for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “The Dairy Queen system is the world-wide leader in the quick-service restaurant industry offering a fabulous selection of cool treats, including Dairy Queen and Orange Julius favorites, as well as cravable food items. Customers will love what we’re bringing to Lynnwood."

Both the DQ Grill & Chill and DQ Orange Julius locations feature DQ treat favorites such as iconic Blizzard^® Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages and a wide variety of other soft-serve items, as well as Orange Julius premium fruit smoothies and fruit-blended beverages. The Mukilteo location also offers DQ Cakes. In addition, the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant offers a food menu featuring the quarter- and half-pound GrillBurger^™ made to order, as well as other delicious and unique food items, including deli-style Iron Grilled Sandwiches. A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Chicken or Crispy Shrimp Baskets also are available for either lunch or dinner.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

 

 

 

DQ Grill & Chill at a glance                                      DQ Orange Julius at a glance

Address:                                                                    Address:

121^st Street and Mukilteo Speedway                          Alderwood Mall at 184 St., S.W.

Lynnwood, WA 98275                                                 Lynnwood, WA 98037

Employees: 40-45                                                      Employees: 10

Hours of operation:                                                   Hours of operation

Sun. - Thurs. from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.                    Mall hours:

(10:30 p.m. for the drive-thru)                                     Mon. - Sat. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.                     Sun. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(11 p.m. for the drive-thru)                                         

Indoor Seating: 69                                                    

Contact Information:                                                 Contact information:

Store phone number: 425-347-8855                           Store phone number: 425-640-2277

Feb. 8, 2012

At least 100 more stores planned for 2012 in company's largest international market

 

MINNEAPOLIS – The Dairy Queen^® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), today opened its 500th location in China and has plans to open more than 100 new restaurants there by the end of 2012. China has been the strongest international expansion market for the global retail treat category leader, which opened its first Dairy Queen location there in 1991 in Beijing.

            The 500th DQ^® restaurant, located in the Hu Dong finance district in Shanghai, is operated by Shanghai Shida Catering Management Company, which has more than 350 Dairy Queen locations throughout southern and eastern China.

            John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), and members of his executive team, joined franchisees Mr. Li Ping of Shanghai Shida Catering; Mr. Marvin Hung, Beijing Hop Hing Fast Food; and  Mr. Norris Man, Centroid Group, for the grand opening.
            “With the world's fastest growing major economy, China continues to be a tremendous expansion market for the Dairy Queen system and we attribute that in large part to strong alliances with our development partners here, including Shanghai Shida Catering," said Gainor. “It is a real honor for my team and me to be here for the opening of our 500th store in China."

The new Shanghai treat destination will serve all of the soft-serve products that have made the Dairy Queen brand an icon in the industry, such as Blizzard^® Flavor Treats, MooLatté^® frozen coffee-flavored beverages, soft-serve cones, sundaes, Blizzard Cakes and the full line of fruit-blended beverages.

            Of the 271 Dairy Queen locations that opened during 2011, 131 were in China. The iconic brand is so well accepted in China because it delivers high quality, cravable treats that are reasonably priced.

“Today, more than ever, people everywhere are looking for value, but they still want to treat themselves," said Gainor. “The Dairy Queen brand offers unique and delicious treats and products at a great price and we look forward to continued expansion."

For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Feb. 13, 2012

 

FT. MYERS, Fla. – Ron and Kathy Kraus, who own and operate several DQ Grill & Chill^®  restaurants in Southwest Florida and Alabama, were named the recipients of the Dairy Queen^® system’s inaugural Imperial Innovator Award during the recent DQ^® 2012 Expo in San Diego.

The Imperial Innovator Award is granted to the nominee who best demonstrates progressive thinking through ideas that may benefit the DQ system, their business or through improvements to their location. The Krauses were selected for the award because of their leadership in the development of DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and the value engineering of the DQ Grill & Chill facility over the past nearly 10 years.

“We are honored to be the first recipients of this award,” said Ron Kraus. “Our team has much pride in what we do – and enjoys making sure that every guest at our restaurant has a great experience – and it’s nice to be recognized for working to improve the DQ system for everyone.”

With the DQ system since 1988, the Krauses and their son John, have five DQ Grill & Chill locations in Fort Myers, as well as restaurants in Sebring, Venice, Cape Coral, and Naples, Fla. They also have two DQ Grill & Chill locations in Tuscaloosa, and Northport, Ala. They are DQ Grill & Chill operators who played an early and key role in restaurant redesigns created to attract additional customers yet reduce overall development costs.

“Ron and Kathy really exemplify the essence of what this award is about,” said John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ). “Their ‘can-do’ attitude and forward thinking serve as a shining example for the Dairy Queen system. We are proud to recognize them as the first ever recipients of the Imperial Innovator Award.”

For more information about the Dairy Queen system visit DairyQueen.com. Become a Dairy Queen friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen and follow the Dairy Queen system on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/DairyQueen.

Feb. 14, 2012

DQ^® Miracle Treat Day Will Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^®

 

MINNEAPOLIS – Seven years ago the Dairy Queen^® system hosted the first-ever combined U.S. and Canadian Miracle Treat Day and since then it has become one of summer's most celebrated events. On Thursday, July 26 communities throughout the U.S. and Canada once again will come together to make miracles and support children in need during the 7th Annual DQ^® Miracle Treat Day. That day, participating Dairy Queen locations will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard^® Treat sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^®, a charity that raises funds to help save and improve the lives of kids treated at 170 children’s hospitals across North America.

            “When we first decided to host a system-wide event that would involve the entire Dairy Queen family, we had no idea how much impact it would have and how it would grow in size and popularity each year," said John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ). "Miracle Treat Day has become such a celebration of life and hope, as well as a fundraiser that draws support from local communities of families, neighbors, friends and people from all walks of life who are so eager to help the children in their cities and towns who need it the most. The Dairy Queen system really pulls out all the stops to make this event successful each year and we thank everyone who supports us."

Last year, Dairy Queen locations across the U.S. and Canada raised more than $5 million on Miracle Treat Day for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since 1984, the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $90 million through fundraising efforts including Miracle Treat Day, the Miracle Balloon campaign and other local initiatives, and proudly is one of the top 10 contributors to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Oreo^®, still the most popular Blizzard Treat flavor of all time, will be featured as the Miracle Treat Day “Blizzard of the Day.” New Blizzard of the Month flavor Chocolate Candy Shop as well as all currently available flavors at that time also will be available on Miracle Treat Day.

The incredible popularity of the Blizzard Treat brand is what led the Dairy Queen system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club in 2005 and the Dairy Queen Facebook fan page in 2008. Today, the Fan Club is 3.7 million members strong while the DQ Facebook fan page has 3.9 million friends. Log on to the website at BlizzardFanClub.com or become a friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dairyqueen.

For more information about Miracle Treat Day, visit MiracleTreatDay.com. For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com.

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About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of our mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.

 

About ADQ:

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops, licenses and services a system of more than 5,900 Dairy Queen^® stores in the United States, Canada and 18 other countries. ADQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.