DQ Grill & Chill

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 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:

Minimum Net Worth:
Liquid Assets:
On-going Royalties:
On-going Sales Promotion Fee:
Term of Franchise Agreement:
$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

Initial Franchise Fee:
Site Improvement:
Construction Cost:
Equipment Cost:
Working Capital:
$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.