FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Dairy Queen FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Dairy Queen's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,510,100–$2,550,100, against $1,516,200–$2,543,050 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 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, against $1,516,200–$2,543,050 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 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%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Dairy Queen included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Dairy Queen franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Dairy Queen states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,510,100–$2,550,100, against $1,516,200–$2,543,050 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $1,516,200 to $1,510,100 (−$6,100 (−0.4%)) and the high end moves from $2,543,050 to $2,550,100 (+$7,050 (+0.3%)).
How many locations does Dairy Queen have?
The 2026 FDD for Dairy Queen reports 1,985 outlets in Item 20, against 3,106 in the 2025 filing — 1,121 fewer.
Does Dairy Queen disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Dairy Queen included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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