SOLD| Dairy Queen Brazier Business | Highway 10 Location

CBC Orion is pleased to offer for sale this one owner, high volume Dairy Queen Brazier business in Central MN. Gross revenues have been steadily increasing year over year, with sales of over $1,030,000 reported in 2015. This revenue number represents a 15% increase over 2014. Ideal opportunity for hands on owner/operator to take over a well established business. 

This DQ is situated on the Highway 10 frontage road (Cedar Street), with easy on and off access to Highway 10. Highway 10 is a main arterial highway for northern Minnesota lakes area cabin owners headed “up north.” Highway 10 merges into Highway 371 which provides access to the numerous lakes in the Brainerd, MN lakes area. Royalton is a community 20 miles north of Saint Cloud, and approximately 80 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

Building consists of just under 2,400 square feet with a Drive-thru on a 24,872 SF lot. The site size offers ample room for future expansion if desired. Business is independently owned and operates with one full time store manager and 30 part time employees. Experienced manager and well trained staff are in place. Original owner of 38 years looking to retire. 

More details: 

Dairy Queen is a royal figure among ice cream fans. American Dairy Queen is a leading franchisor of quick-service restaurants specializing in frozen treats, with more than 6,000 Dairy Queen outlets located throughout the US. Along with ice cream, its menu also includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, and sweet eats, including DQ cakes, pies, sundaes, cones, and Blizzard treats. The Dairy Queen chain was founded in 1938. American Dairy Queen is the domestic franchising arm of International Dairy Queen (IDQ), which also franchises DQ Orange Julius outlets and Karmelkorn popcorn stands. IDQ is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

Land Area: 
24,872 sq ft
Size of Building: 
2,400 sq ft
Age: 
In business for 38 years
Employees: 
25-30
Traffic Counts: 
21,000
Gross Income: 
$1,031,008 (2015)
Price: 
SOLD