You must invest $1,427,000 to start a Dairy Queen franchise. The investment amount mentioned can vary based on your situation. The investment ranges between $386,900 and $2,514,600. The amount you are paying covers expenses needed at the start of your business. Dairy Queen is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Dairy Queen owns over 300 stores from Orange Julius and Karmelkorn Shoppes brands. You have two Dairy Queen franchise options: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill and Dairy Queen Orange Julius Treat Center. A potential franchisee needs $400,000 in liquid assets and $300,000 in cash equity to be considered for approval.
The legal fees to launch a Dairy Queen franchise range from $3,500 to $10,000 USD. Real estate brokerage fees typically calculate as 3.2% of the property price. Owner-operated Dairy Queen franchises have an average annual profit of $194,000. Franchises operated remotely earn $117,000 annually.
Dairy Queen restaurants offer the same treats. There are over 7,000 Dairy Queen locations. Dairy Queen is a popular franchise choice because it is a prominent brand with a long history of success. Dairy Queen has been named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 several times based on over 150 data factors. Investing in a Dairy Queen franchise may provide a predictable outcome versus a new brand needing help to prosper in a competitive field.
Interested individuals need at least $750,000 in net worth and $400,000 in liquid capital to start a Dairy Queen franchise. Dairy Queen is looking for franchisees in Canada and internationally. The total investment to start a Dairy Queen restaurant is $1.1 million to $1.8 million including franchise fee. Franchisees must have $400,000 net worth and $200,000 liquid assets. The franchise fee covers training, support, brand name and trademarks. Dairy Queen reported over $2.5 billion in revenue.
The franchise fee is $25,000 to $35,000. The investment ranges from $382,000 to $1.8 million with $400,000 liquid. A 4-5% royalty on gross monthly receipts is paid.