The 2026 Dairy Queen FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $1,516,200–$2,543,050 to $1,510,100–$2,550,100, and the system contracts from 3,106 to 1,985 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $1,516,200 | $1,510,100 | −$6,100 (−0.4%) |
| High end of range | $2,543,050 | $2,550,100 | +$7,050 (+0.3%) |
| Full range | $1,516,200–$2,543,050 | $1,510,100–$2,550,100 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $1,510,100–$2,550,100, versus $1,516,200–$2,543,050 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$6,100 (−0.4%) and the high end moves by +$7,050 (+0.3%).
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 3,106 | 1,985 | −1,121 (−36.1%) |
Dairy Queen reports 1,985 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 3,106 in the 2025 filing (−1,121 (−36.1%)).
Dairy Queen included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.