What was the total number of Dq Treat outlets operating in Minnesota at the start of 2024?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- nations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2022 | 68 | 1 | 67 | ||||
| 2023 2024 | 67 64 | 1 | 2 3 | 2 | 64 61 |
Source: Item 20 — UItem 20U***:** U**Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 56–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 64 Dq Treat outlets operating in Minnesota at the start of 2024. This figure accounts for direct-licensed Dairy Queen/Limited Brazier, DQ Treat, and DQ soft-serve only locations.
It is important to note that this number does not include subfranchised outlets operating under agreements with territory operators, or outlets for any other franchise programs. The FDD provides separate tables for direct-licensed and subfranchised locations, allowing prospective franchisees to understand the breakdown of outlet types within the system.
Understanding the number of existing outlets in a state like Minnesota can be valuable for potential franchisees. It can provide insights into market saturation, brand presence, and growth opportunities. Reviewing the trends in outlet numbers over the past few years, as presented in the table, can further inform a franchisee's assessment of the market dynamics and potential for success with Dq Treat in that region.