Dairy Queen

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Founded

1940

Started franchising

1940

Sub industry
Ice Cream

Dairy Queen is a fast-food franchise known for its soft-serve ice cream, Blizzard treats, and burgers, offering a menu of indulgent treats and satisfying meals.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$1,516,000
 - 
$2,542,000

Initial franchise fee

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$45,000

Royalty fee

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4.00%

Advertising fee

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5% to 6%

Revenue (AUV)

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Operating Profit

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Franchised units

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1967

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1%
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15
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1%
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15
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vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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2

Total units

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1969

UNITS

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Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2024

1967

2

1969

1965

2

1967

1952

2

1954

PROFITABILITY

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Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Investment Payback

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Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

1967

+
1%
1%
No growth

$45,000

$1,516,000

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$2,542,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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