International Dairy Queen - Ownership and Business Overview

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International Dairy Queen Ownership

Who owns International Dairy Queen?

International Dairy Queen is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. It was acquired on January 5, 1998.

International Dairy Queen Business Overview

Where is International Dairy Queen headquartered?

International Dairy Queen is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How many employees does International Dairy Queen have?

International Dairy Queen has 643 employees.

What sector is International Dairy Queen in?

International Dairy Queen is a franchising company.

When was International Dairy Queen founded?

International Dairy Queen was founded in 1962.

Franchising M&A Summary in 1998

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, franchising ranked 60 in number of deals in 1998. The largest franchising acquisition in 1998 was International Dairy Queen - which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway for $585M.

Join Mergr to view all 1 acquisitions of franchising companies in 1998, including 1 by strategics.

International Dairy Queen, Inc.

7505 Metro Boulevard Suite 500,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
United States,
(952)830-0200
www.dairyqueen.com

Dairy Queen operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and food since 1940..The founders of the Dairy Queen system were men and women who introduced a new kind of dessert treat and, in the process, developed the foundation of the franchising industry. The history of the DQ system is a story of a unique product that created an industry.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Franchising

Employees

643

Established

1962

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