DQ Grill & Chill®
The DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant is our flagship concept. This concept offers a total food service program, featuring the full line of our famous DQ® treat products and an all new food menu. These restaurants are designed to feature food offerings while maintaining our DQ treat heritage. The interior is warm and inviting – different from, and better than the typical quick-service restaurant.
Our basic requirements for new franchisees include a review of your background, work experience, and financial capabilities. In general, we are looking for investors or individuals who have the following:
- prior retail or foodservice ownership or management experience
- a proposed management plan
- the financial resources necessary to develop and operate the restaurant
- a passion for building the DQ brand
Following is a breakdown of the current financial requirements for a DQ Grill & Chill restaurant:
Minimum Net Worth: | $750,000 |
Liquid Assets: | $400,000 |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $35,000 |
On-going Royalties: | 4% of sales |
On-going Sales Promotion Fee: | 5-6% |
Term of Franchise Agreement: | 20 years w/10 year renewal option |
Following is the estimated project cost for a standard, free standing, DQ Grill & Chill restaurant (excluding land). The actual cost associated with a specific project may vary from these ranges. For information on additional costs that may be incurred, please refer to our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular.
Site Improvement: | $200,000 - $450,000 |
Construction Cost: | $400,000 - $650,000 |
Equipment Cost: | $295,000 - $410,000 |
Working Capital: | $100,000 |
This information is intended to provide you with a brief synopsis of a DQ Grill & Chill project. Opportunities for development exist that could vary from the typical project. We encourage you to discuss these and other opportunities with a Franchise Recruiter.
To learn more about becoming a member of our dynamic franchise system, complete & submit our brief questionnaire.
DQ Grill & Chill® Franchisee
Fort Myers, FL
