Dairy Queen Franchise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 07:17PM Quick-service restaurant serving ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken
Ice cream manufacturer JF McCullough was experimenting with a recipe for a new frozen dairy product, stemming from his belief that ice cream tasted better when it was soft and served fresh from the freezer, not frozen solid. With his recipe perfected, McCullough and his son Alex approached one of their customers about holding an introductory sale of the new soft ice cream. At the first sale, more than 1,600 people lined up to try the new ice cream.
Based on that initial success, the McCulloughs opened the first Dairy Queen location in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. The first stores sold only soft-serve ice cream--in sundaes, take-home pints and quarts, and cones--but over the years, a variety of ice cream treats were added to the menu, such as banana splits and Dilly Bars.
In the 1950s, some Dairy Queens began serving hot food items. Today, stores systemwide have menus that include hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken strips through Dairy Queen's Brazier concept. Franchise business owners can operate a Dairy Queen with or without a Brazier. The company also offers its Treat Center concept, a store that sells items from the three franchise companies it owns--Dairy Queen, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Dairy Queen Franchises?
Total Cost: $700,000 USD -$1,300,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $20,000 USD -$35,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 4-5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: Varies
Contact Information for Dairy Queen
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Dairy Queen |
Phone Number: (952)830-0200 |
Dairy Queen In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Dairy Queen begin operations? 1940
When did Dairy Queen begin selling franchises? 1944
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2004 4803 570 327 65 2003 4839 564 326 66 2002 4912 546 281 65 2001 4947 544 313 62 2000 5042 538 333 59
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest:
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licensesNumber of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 40
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes