Here at the DQ® system, we believe that HAPPY TASTES GOOD®.
Our first location opened in Joliet, Illinois, 80 years ago. Since then we’ve grown to more than 7,000 DQ® locations in the U.S., Canada and 22 other countries.
Our restaurants offer a variety of sweet treats and crave-worthy eats that hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans of all ages, including our signature BLIZZARD® Treat.
Guided by our vision to become the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant, we’re proud of the multinational company culture we’ve built while maintaining a small community feel. Our hardworking employees believe in our mission of creating positive memories for all who touch DQ.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Canada and Singapore, our corporate employees support our independent franchisees from our corporate offices and field locations around the world.
Giving back
Since 1984, the DQ system has raised more than $154 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in the U.S., and the Children’s Miracle Network Member Hospitals® in Canada. Every time fans and franchisees donate to these causes, every dollar stays in the community to support the local children’s hospital.
Through our corporate giving initiative, DQ Cares, we provide employees time paid time off to volunteer in their communities.
Careers
If you believe in creating happy smiles, lasting memories and unforgettable moments, we want to hear from you. To learn more about DAIRY QUEEN® careers, visit dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Careers/.
Franchise opportunities
To become part of our sweet success and explore franchising opportunities, visit us at dairyqueenfranchising.com.
Ownership
The DQ brand, along with the ORANGE JULIUS® brand, is privately owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a company owned by the legendary investor, Warren Buffet.
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Ben & Jerry’s believes business has a responsibility to give back to the community. We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible
What makes Ben & Jerry's, Ben & Jerry's?
Fresh & Extraordinary dairy: wholly cow-created milk & cream from our farmer friends who have promised not to treat their herds with bioengineered growth hormones. All natural flavorings, exceptional extracts & amazing purees.
Collossal chunks & exquisite nibbles, specially selected for their "oh, my!" excellence. Sensational swirls & wicked rich whorls thick enough to lose your spoon in. The passion we have for creating innovative flavors and concoctions of uncompromisingly high quality.
What makes Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's is the people dedicated to making sure every scoop of Ben & Jerry's delivers a tastebud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria. Every time.
When Tom Carvel bought his first ice cream truck, his goal was to make his customers smile.
However, with any business venture there are bumps in the road. For Tom, that bump caused a flat tire. Most people might have closed up shop, but Tom Carvel kept right on selling and found a remarkable opportunity.
He realized that people loved the softer, melting frozen treats. They enjoyed the creamier, lighter taste. Soft serve ice cream was born. Tom not only invented a new treat, but established his first shoppe right there where his truck had broken down. That store would be the first of a worldwide network and thousands of little occasions & big celebrations that make life enjoyable.
Since then, the Carvel® brand has continued to innovate and grow. Yet, we continue to hold fast to Tom’s original ideas of serving the fresh, authentic ice cream and hand made cakes that make people happy.