Dairy Queen® FAQ: History, Nutrition, Products & Stores
FAQs
IDQ has been a privately held company since 1996 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
You may access their annual reports on their web site at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/.
To find a job at the IDQ Corporate offices: our online tools will help you browse our current corporate job openings and submit your résumé here.
By creating a personal profile on IDQ’s careers page you will be entered into our searchable database for current staffing needs as well as for future consideration. We review the qualifications of all applicants upon receipt, and, after careful review of our current staffing needs, the most qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone.
To find a job at a DQ® restaurant: please apply directly at the store of your choice. You may find the Store Locator on our website useful in your search for the nearest DQ restaurant.
The DQ® system has more than 6,000 locations operating throughout the United States, Canada and over 20 other countries. To find the closest DQ location to you, enter your postal code in the search field at the top of this page, and then select "Find your store."
We receive many contacts to solicit products and services from companies who would love to work with Dairy Queen®. We source our own resources and investigate new vendors internally when making changes to Dairy Queen® products and services, and we do not accept outside solicitation offers.
That said, we recognize that wonderful ideas are generated every day and can come from a variety of sources. We send out occasional feedback surveys to fans who have downloaded the DQ® App. We recommend you download the DQ® App so you have the opportunity to participate in future surveys and share your ideas with us.
The trademark license that International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) had with the company that holds the rights to Dennis the Menace ended December 2002. The trademark license has not been renewed.
DQ® is a privately held company, and has been so since 1996 due to becoming part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. The ticker symbol/stock symbol for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is BRK on the NYSE.
You may contact that company regarding purchasing stock at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com.
The first DQ® restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois. It was operated by Sherb Noble and opened for business on June 22, 1940. The first Canadian DQ® store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1953. For additional information regarding the history of the DQ® system, click on the “About Us” link at the bottom of this web page.
Ontario has the most DQ® restaurants with 184 locations currently in operation.
Texas has the most DQ® restaurants with more than 600 locations.
International Dairy Queen Corporation (IDQ) donates to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and offers product grants through its DQ® Cares - Product Grant Program.
However, because the majority of DQ® restaurants throughout the United States and Canada are independently owned and operated franchises, you may wish to contact your local store owners who may be able to help you with your request. Please visit our Store Locator to find your nearest DQ® location.
While DQ® soft serve is available in Quarts and novelties like Dilly® Bars are available in packages, DQ® toppings and other DQ® products are not available for purchase for home use. They are available only to licensed DQ® Franchise operators for distribution in DQ® stores and restaurants.
At one time, DQ® stores and restaurants carried frozen yogurt, but we no longer carry frozen yogurt in the DQ® system. However, many Orange Julius® products are made with yogurt, so you may want to check out the Orange Julius® smoothies. Also, another alternative may be one of the DQ® no reduced sugar products, like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or no sugar-added Chocolate Dilly® Bar. Keep in mind that these are no sugar-added, and not sugar-free.
Currently we do not have a reduced sugar or fat-free soft serve. Please know that at DQ® we constantly watch product trends and conduct consumer taste panels to evaluate our product offerings.
As an alternative, you may want to try one of our reduced sugar products like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or reduced sugar Chocolate Dilly® Bar. However, keep in mind that these are reduced sugar, and not sugar-free. Most DQ® stores and restaurants carry one or more of these products.
Delivery of delicious DQ® food and treats is available from select DQ locations through independent delivery providers. Check out DQ Delivers.
Some Dilly® bars are made by the staff of DQ® stores and those have a curl. Others are manufactured for those DQ® restaurants that do not have the space or the staff to make their own. Those Dilly® Bars are packaged in clear plastic and do not have a curl.
The manufacturing equipment is not able to duplicate the trademark curl on our Dilly® Bars. There are positives, however, to the manufacturing process. We can offer our Dilly® Bars in additional flavors, including mint and reduced sugar.
Yes. The amount of caffeine in one 16 oz MooLatté® frozen blended coffee drink is similar to a small cup of coffee.
Technically, our soft serve does not qualify to be called ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be ten percent, and our soft serve has only five percent butterfat content. While our soft serve product used to be categorized as “ice milk,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eliminated this category of product to allow companies the ability to market frozen dairy products as “reduced-fat,” “light,” and “low-fat” ice cream.
DQ® soft serve fits into the “reduced-fat” ice cream category and our shake mix qualifies as “low-fat” ice cream. But, even though our soft serve may have been categorized differently in the past, our recipe has not changed. DQ soft serve contains 5% butterfat, which is not the same as 95% fat-free.
A brazier is a charcoal grill and was selected as the name for DQ® stores offering burgers in 1957, when one of our Territory Operators worked to develop a food system that would work for all DQ® restaurants. The term 'Brazier®' itself was the result of a brainstorming session with his advertising agency.
We are proud to offer some very delicious soft serve treats we call Royal Treats®. These treats include the Banana Split, the Peanut Buster® Parfait, and other limited time offers. To see our latest offerings, visit our classic treats menu.
The substance used to adhere the paper wrappers onto our cones is not glue, but is simply corn syrup, which is completely safe if ingested.
Do you have a question regarding the nutritional information for your favorite DQ® treat or food item? Visit our nutrition information page to access nutrition and allergen charts. You can also visit each individual product page for nutrition, ingredients, and allergen information for all approved products within the DQ® system. Please check back often! The website is continually updated with the newest information on products and promotions as we strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information.
"Grandpa McCullough", the man who was the driving force behind the creation of Dairy Queen® soft serve, dubbed the store "Dairy Queen®" because he believed his soft serve was a "queen" among dairy products, the epitome of freshness and wholesomeness.
The name is derived from the name of the man who started the stores, Julius Freed. In 1926 Freed opened a fresh orange juice stand in California. Shortly thereafter, he had heard, "Give me an orange, Julius" so often that he knew he had created a highly successful product and a great name for his new franchising operation: Orange Julius®.
The majority of DQ® restaurants throughout the United States are individually owned and operated franchises. While there are some DQ® locations carry regional items or optional items (like chocolate soft serve or crunch topping for cones) that you may not find in every restaurant.
DQ® Kid's Meals do not come with a toy; however the DQ® Kid's Meals do come with a kid's sized cone.
We must first be contacted by someone who would like to purchase or build a restaurant in your area. If you or someone you know are interested, please select the Franchise With Us graphic at the bottom of this page for more information on the franchising opportunities available through American Dairy Queen Corporation.
As you may already know, DQ®; restaurants throughout the world are individually owned and operated franchises. This means that decisions to participate in coupon offers or promotions may be left to the franchise operator.
Yes, you can order delivery through the DQ App and DQ.com at participating locations.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery! Because the delivery driver was from a third-party service, they handle all details regarding this delivery driver. Please reach out to the delivery provider directly regarding your experience.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery order! Because the transaction was processed through a third-party service, they handle all details regarding your order. Please reach out to the ordering provider directly.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery order! Please contact the store you ordered from. Your refund will need to be processed by the store directly.
You will find that items like cones, sundaes, and the Peanut Buster Parfait, are not available for delivery. That is because these products do not travel well and will not arrive looking at all like what you expect.
IDQ has been a privately held company since 1996 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
You may access their annual reports on their web site at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/.
To find a job at the IDQ Corporate offices: our online tools will help you browse our current corporate job openings and submit your résumé here.
By creating a personal profile on IDQ’s careers page you will be entered into our searchable database for current staffing needs as well as for future consideration. We review the qualifications of all applicants upon receipt, and, after careful review of our current staffing needs, the most qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone.
To find a job at a DQ® restaurant: please apply directly at the store of your choice. You may find the Store Locator on our website useful in your search for the nearest DQ restaurant.
The DQ® system has more than 6,000 locations operating throughout the United States, Canada and over 20 other countries. To find the closest DQ location to you, enter your postal code in the search field at the top of this page, and then select "Find your store."
We receive many contacts to solicit products and services from companies who would love to work with Dairy Queen®. We source our own resources and investigate new vendors internally when making changes to Dairy Queen® products and services, and we do not accept outside solicitation offers.
That said, we recognize that wonderful ideas are generated every day and can come from a variety of sources. We send out occasional feedback surveys to fans who have downloaded the DQ® App. We recommend you download the DQ® App so you have the opportunity to participate in future surveys and share your ideas with us.
The trademark license that International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) had with the company that holds the rights to Dennis the Menace ended December 2002. The trademark license has not been renewed.
DQ® is a privately held company, and has been so since 1996 due to becoming part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. The ticker symbol/stock symbol for Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is BRK on the NYSE.
You may contact that company regarding purchasing stock at http://www.berkshirehathaway.com.
The first DQ® restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois. It was operated by Sherb Noble and opened for business on June 22, 1940. The first Canadian DQ® store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1953. For additional information regarding the history of the DQ® system, click on the “About Us” link at the bottom of this web page.
Ontario has the most DQ® restaurants with 184 locations currently in operation.
Texas has the most DQ® restaurants with more than 600 locations.
International Dairy Queen Corporation (IDQ) donates to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and offers product grants through its DQ® Cares - Product Grant Program.
However, because the majority of DQ® restaurants throughout the United States and Canada are independently owned and operated franchises, you may wish to contact your local store owners who may be able to help you with your request. Please visit our Store Locator to find your nearest DQ® location.
While DQ® soft serve is available in Quarts and novelties like Dilly® Bars are available in packages, DQ® toppings and other DQ® products are not available for purchase for home use. They are available only to licensed DQ® Franchise operators for distribution in DQ® stores and restaurants.
At one time, DQ® stores and restaurants carried frozen yogurt, but we no longer carry frozen yogurt in the DQ® system. However, many Orange Julius® products are made with yogurt, so you may want to check out the Orange Julius® smoothies. Also, another alternative may be one of the DQ® no reduced sugar products, like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or no sugar-added Chocolate Dilly® Bar. Keep in mind that these are no sugar-added, and not sugar-free.
Currently we do not have a reduced sugar or fat-free soft serve. Please know that at DQ® we constantly watch product trends and conduct consumer taste panels to evaluate our product offerings.
As an alternative, you may want to try one of our reduced sugar products like the Fudge Bar, Vanilla Orange Bar, or reduced sugar Chocolate Dilly® Bar. However, keep in mind that these are reduced sugar, and not sugar-free. Most DQ® stores and restaurants carry one or more of these products.
Delivery of delicious DQ® food and treats is available from select DQ locations through independent delivery providers. Check out DQ Delivers.
Some Dilly® bars are made by the staff of DQ® stores and those have a curl. Others are manufactured for those DQ® restaurants that do not have the space or the staff to make their own. Those Dilly® Bars are packaged in clear plastic and do not have a curl.
The manufacturing equipment is not able to duplicate the trademark curl on our Dilly® Bars. There are positives, however, to the manufacturing process. We can offer our Dilly® Bars in additional flavors, including mint and reduced sugar.
Yes. The amount of caffeine in one 16 oz MooLatté® frozen blended coffee drink is similar to a small cup of coffee.
Technically, our soft serve does not qualify to be called ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be ten percent, and our soft serve has only five percent butterfat content. While our soft serve product used to be categorized as “ice milk,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eliminated this category of product to allow companies the ability to market frozen dairy products as “reduced-fat,” “light,” and “low-fat” ice cream.
DQ® soft serve fits into the “reduced-fat” ice cream category and our shake mix qualifies as “low-fat” ice cream. But, even though our soft serve may have been categorized differently in the past, our recipe has not changed. DQ soft serve contains 5% butterfat, which is not the same as 95% fat-free.
A brazier is a charcoal grill and was selected as the name for DQ® stores offering burgers in 1957, when one of our Territory Operators worked to develop a food system that would work for all DQ® restaurants. The term 'Brazier®' itself was the result of a brainstorming session with his advertising agency.
We are proud to offer some very delicious soft serve treats we call Royal Treats®. These treats include the Banana Split, the Peanut Buster® Parfait, and other limited time offers. To see our latest offerings, visit our classic treats menu.
The substance used to adhere the paper wrappers onto our cones is not glue, but is simply corn syrup, which is completely safe if ingested.
Do you have a question regarding the nutritional information for your favorite DQ® treat or food item? Visit our nutrition information page to access nutrition and allergen charts. You can also visit each individual product page for nutrition, ingredients, and allergen information for all approved products within the DQ® system. Please check back often! The website is continually updated with the newest information on products and promotions as we strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information.
"Grandpa McCullough", the man who was the driving force behind the creation of Dairy Queen® soft serve, dubbed the store "Dairy Queen®" because he believed his soft serve was a "queen" among dairy products, the epitome of freshness and wholesomeness.
The name is derived from the name of the man who started the stores, Julius Freed. In 1926 Freed opened a fresh orange juice stand in California. Shortly thereafter, he had heard, "Give me an orange, Julius" so often that he knew he had created a highly successful product and a great name for his new franchising operation: Orange Julius®.
The majority of DQ® restaurants throughout the United States are individually owned and operated franchises. While there are some DQ® locations carry regional items or optional items (like chocolate soft serve or crunch topping for cones) that you may not find in every restaurant.
DQ® Kid's Meals do not come with a toy; however the DQ® Kid's Meals do come with a kid's sized cone.
We must first be contacted by someone who would like to purchase or build a restaurant in your area. If you or someone you know are interested, please select the Franchise With Us graphic at the bottom of this page for more information on the franchising opportunities available through American Dairy Queen Corporation.
As you may already know, DQ®; restaurants throughout the world are individually owned and operated franchises. This means that decisions to participate in coupon offers or promotions may be left to the franchise operator.
Yes, you can order delivery through the DQ App and DQ.com at participating locations.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery! Because the delivery driver was from a third-party service, they handle all details regarding this delivery driver. Please reach out to the delivery provider directly regarding your experience.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery order! Because the transaction was processed through a third-party service, they handle all details regarding your order. Please reach out to the ordering provider directly.
We are very sorry to hear you had a problem with your delivery order! Please contact the store you ordered from. Your refund will need to be processed by the store directly.
You will find that items like cones, sundaes, and the Peanut Buster Parfait, are not available for delivery. That is because these products do not travel well and will not arrive looking at all like what you expect.