Established Dairy Queen® Franchise – $895,000

Turnkey, fully built-out Dairy Queen® franchise with lease, equipment, staff and experienced management in place.

Asking Price: $895,000
2025 Sales (May–Dec): $1.3M
2025 SDE (May–Dec): $135,000
2026 Forecasted Sales: $1.8M
2026 Forecasted SDE: $200,000

The current owner took over in May 2025 and generated approximately $1.3M in sales during the remaining eight months of the year. The location is forecasting approximately $1.8M in sales and $200K in SDE for 2026.

Key Highlights
50% food / 50% ice cream sales mix
Experienced General Manager with 6 years at the location
Fully built-out restaurant with leasehold improvements and FF&E
Established staff, systems and customer base
Turnkey operation ready for new ownership
Existing franchise location—no ground-up development required
Avoid the time and expense of building a new location
Dairy Queen® franchise term: 20 years
Royalty: 4% of sales
Marketing fee: 5–6% of sales
Buyer responsible for franchise transfer fee

Dairy Queen's current franchise disclosure estimates approximately $1.51M–$2.55M for a new ground-up location, with an estimated development timeline of approximately 18 months. This opportunity allows a buyer to acquire an operating, established location at a significantly lower investment and begin operating immediately.

The business has experienced management in place, including a seasoned General Manager who has been with the location for six years, providing valuable continuity for a new owner.

Reason for Sale: The current owner is selling due to an unplanned personal health issue. The business remains fully operational with experienced management and a strong 2026 sales and cash-flow forecast.

Franchisor approval required. Confidential financial information available to qualified buyers.