The company also expects to create 50 to jobs at each location, which they say will boost the local economy. Dairy Queen celebrated its 75 th anniversary in , having opened its first store in Illinois in It now has 6, locations globally. While there are still big steps left in preparing for its California expansion, Mettler said a big goal for this year is spreading awareness.
Please Sign In and use this article's on page print button to print this article. Related Content. Growing burger chain eyes Oakland — for 40 new restaurants. Many Dairy Queen stores remain relatively unchanged since their s debut, which plays into the brand's nostalgic vibe.
Roadside eateries saw a decline after the s road travel craze died down a bit, but Dairy Queen is still a permanent feature at many stops. Customers can grab a burger and a Blizzard along many of the country's main highways thanks to the company teaming up with gas stations like Shell. The company's advertising is heavily focused on its soft serve cones and Blizzards and promotion for Dairy Queen's free cone day has become an iconic marketing ploy on the first day of spring.
This time it's Hillary pounding the pavement and ordering up a cone at a local Dairy Queen while on the Presidential campaign trail. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates do the famous Blizzard dip. Dairy Queen is still a staple in Buffett's portfolio, along with other successful franchises, like McDonald's. Dairy Queen has become known for featuring comical messages on their letter board.
One example? This sign in Minnesota that says, "Scream until Dad stops the car. Kitchen Tips and Tools. Delish Shop. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Jim Steinfeldt Getty Images. Sepia Times Getty Images.
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