
DQ Grill & Chill - Franchise
The Dairy Queen DQ Grill & Chill® concept offers a total food service program, featuring our full line of famous DQ treat products and a food menu. Franchise opportunities are available in select markets across the United States.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $400,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Options
Options available to franchisees:
Training: | Available |
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Veteran Discount: | Yes. $1,000 off. We Value our Veterans! |
What Does a DQ Grill & Chill Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $400,000 in liquid capital to invest. They also offer a discount for veterans . *

DQ Grill & Chill Franchise Information:

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 a full 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. Franchise opportunities are available in select markets across the United States. Location opportunities include: Conversions of existing buildings, freestanding stores, strip centers, and dual use buildings.
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:
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$750,000 $400,000 4% of sales 5-6% 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 Franchise Disclosure Document
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$35,000 $200,000 - $400,000 $400,000 - $600,000 $295,000 - $370,000 $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.

"The DQ Grill & Chill concept really fits the franchisee who wants to feel pride in what they do. A DQ Grill & Chill restaurant has the potential for every customer to leave satisfied. There is comfort in knowing that DQ has been around so long. DQ Grill & Chill is the next generation of that same success story."
DQ Grill & Chill® Franchisee
Fort Myers, FL
Development opportunities with DQ have never been greater!
Availability
DQ Grill & Chill is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia
Interested parties should have at least $400,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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