DQ Grill & Chill

Franchise Overview

DQ Grill & Chill is Dairy Queen's flagship full-menu quick-service restaurant, combining a complete grill menu of burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and sides with the brand's iconic soft-serve treats, Blizzard desserts, and beverages, offering families and everyday diners meals and desserts in one convenient stop.

Key Highlights

Full grill menu paired with iconic, beloved soft-serve treats and desserts
Backed by Berkshire Hathaway's established brand infrastructure and supply chain
Dedicated franchise team supporting site selection, design, and crew training
Community-focused concept with broad, multi-generational consumer appeal

Franchisees benefit from comprehensive operational guidance, construction support, and active U.S. and Canadian expansion initiatives, including limited-time cash opening incentives, all backed by American Dairy Queen Corporation's proven franchise development infrastructure.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1940

Number of Units1,985

Min Liquid Capital$400,000

Required Networth$750,000

$$$Total Investment$1.5M – $2.6M

DQ Grill & Chill Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official DQ Grill & Chill FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2025

March 2025

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2024

March 2024

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2023

March 2023

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2022

March 2022

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2019

March 2019

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2017

March 2017

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2016

March 2016

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DQ Grill & Chill FDD 2015

March 2015

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Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.

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