International Dairy Queen Hires Phil Crawford as Chief Technology Officer

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) today announced Phil Crawford joined the company as executive vice president and chief technology officer, reporting to the president and CEO. He leads IT and retail technology for the company and its more than 7,800 DQ^® restaurants worldwide.

“Technology plays an increasingly critical role in empowering our business for our employees, franchisees and fans,” said Troy Bader, president and CEO at International Dairy Queen. “Phil’s proven success as a restaurant business and technology leader positions us for continued growth as we...

International Dairy Queen Announces Deal to Open 20 DQ Restaurants in Puerto Rico

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), through its wholly owned subsidiary American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, today announced a deal to open 20 DQ Grill & Chill^® restaurants in Puerto Rico by 2036.

The agreement was signed with Caribbean Creamery LLC (Caribbean Creamery), an affiliate of Richport Restaurants LLC that owns and operates franchised restaurants in Puerto Rico. The 20 DQ restaurants will serve both hot food and treats.

“We are pleased to add Puerto Rico as a market...

New Cash Incentive Program Accelerates Dairy Queen Franchise Growth

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), through its wholly owned subsidiaries American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada Inc., leaders in the quick-service restaurant industry, today announced a new franchise incentive aimed at driving continued growth across the U.S. and Canada. The program rewards both new and existing franchisees who meet agreed‑upon opening timelines. It also provides additional, larger incentives for multi-unit growth.

The new program provides franchisees who open a new, freestanding DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant on schedule...