Company: Dairy Queen
Industry: Restaurants
Description: Dairy Queen, founded on June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois, by Sherb Noble, is an iconic American fast-food chain renowned for its soft-serve ice cream treats like the Blizzard, alongside burgers, hot dogs, and chicken. Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, it operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, primarily through a franchise model with over 6,800 locations worldwide across 20+ countries, including the U.S., Canada, and international markets like Mexico and Thailand. Emphasizing innovation, Dairy Queen has committed to cage-free eggs by 2025 and continues global expansions.
While exact employee numbers are not publicly detailed, the vast franchise network supports tens of thousands of workers in the dynamic quick-service industry. Financially stable, it generated $3.64 billion in U.S. revenue in 2017, reflecting enduring profitability in the $300+ billion fast-food sector amid ongoing growth.
For job seekers, Dairy Queen offers engaging opportunities: entry-level restaurant roles (crew members, cashiers, cooks, ice cream specialists), management positions (shift leaders, store managers, franchise operators), and corporate jobs in marketing, supply chain, operations, and HR at the Bloomington HQ. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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