DQ Treat
Franchise Overview
DQ Treat is the dessert-focused concept under the iconic Dairy Queen brand, serving soft-serve cones, signature Blizzard desserts, sundaes, milkshakes, and seasonal novelties exclusively — available as a storefront or kiosk suited to malls, entertainment venues, and high-traffic retail environments.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
DQ Treat Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These DQ Treat FDDs, as filed, 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
Instant download after purchaseDQ Treat FDD 2026
March 2026
DQ Treat FDD 2025
March 2025
DQ Treat FDD 2024
March 2024
DQ Treat FDD 2023
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DQ Treat FDD 2022
March 2022
DQ Treat FDD 2021
March 2021
DQ Treat FDD 2020
March 2020
DQ Treat FDD 2019
March 2019
DQ Treat FDD 2018
March 2018
DQ Treat FDD 2017
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DQ Treat FDD 2016
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DQ Treat FDD 2015
March 2015
FDDs are reproduced as filed and are current only as of their filing dates. The FDD Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of an individually purchased FDD.
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