Dairy Queen Statistics and Facts for 2025
Last Updated on: May 29th, 2025
Here are a few of the most interesting Dairy Queen statistics and facts I was able to dig up including restaurant count, revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Dairy Queen Facts
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Dairy Queen.
- Website: Official Website
- Year Founded: 1940
- Headquarters: Edina, MN
- Founder(s): John McCullough
- Current Chief Executive: Troy Bader
- Parent Company: Berkshire Hathaway
- Subsidiaries / Brands: Orange Julius and Karmelkorn
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Dairy Queen (DQ) is an American multinational chain of fast-food restaurants and ice cream parlors, renowned for its soft-serve ice cream and signature Blizzard treats. Founded in 1940 by John Fremont McCullough and his son, Alex, in Joliet, Illinois, Dairy Queen quickly gained popularity with its delicious frozen treats and its focus on providing a quick and enjoyable dining experience. The brand’s menu includes a variety of ice cream-based products, such as sundaes, milkshakes, and dipped cones, as well as fast food items like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches. Dairy Queen is best known for its iconic “DQ Blizzard,” a thick, creamy treat blended with candy, cookies, and other mix-ins. The company has expanded globally and has become a go-to spot for both fast food and desserts, with over 4,000 locations worldwide. Dairy Queen continues to innovate with new menu items and seasonal promotions, making it a beloved brand for dessert lovers.
Dairy Queen Restaurant Count
Number of Dairy Queen restaurants:
Dairy Queen restaurants by region:
- US: 4,503 restaurants
- Canada: 688 restaurants
- International: 1,864 restaurants
Last updated 9/2/19
Dairy Queen Employee Count
Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.
Dairy Queen Revenue Totals
Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.
Additional Dairy Queen Statistics
Number of countries Dairy Queen has restaurants in:
Last updated 3/27/22
Number of Dairy Queen franchisees:
Last updated 9/2/19
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Dairy Queen statistics come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.
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