Now you can know all about how Diary Queen got started, what other products they are famous for and where they got the idea for their famous Blizzards. These fun facts might just make you think Diary Queen is a little bit sweeter.
Some Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dairy Queen Include:
1. The First Location Is a City-Designated Landmark
It hasn’t been Dairy Queen since the 1950s, the first location, at 501 North Chicago Street in Joliet, is landmarked.2. The founders invented soft serve
Soft serve was developed in 1938 by John Fremont McCullough and his son Bradley. They partnered with ice cream shop owner Sheb Noble to open the first Dairy Queen.3. It Was a Pioneer of Franchising
Not many restaurants were selling franchise rights in the 1940s, Dairy Queen used that strategy to expand from 10 stores in 1941, 100 stores in 1947, 1,600 by 1955.4. Dairy Queen Owns Orange Julius
Dairy Queen purchased the chain, in 1987.5. The Blizzard Was Inspired by a St. Louis Shop
Ted Drewes is a famous frozen custard shop located in Route 66 in St. Louis, a local landmark since the 1930s. The shop is known for its concretes, in which frozen custard is blended with any of dozens of ingredients. DQ took its inspiration from this legendary creation.
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Article Source: Fox News
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