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Dairy Queen debuts in Costa Rica

October 29, 2013

The Dairy Queen system has opened its first two DQ Treat stores in Costa Rica, marking the 21st country for the brand.

Located in the Multiplaza Mall in San Jose, the Multiplaza Dairy Queen store is located at Distrito 3 de San Rafael, Canton Escazu, de provincia San Jose, centro comercial Multiplaza, Local L-282B.

The Calle 0 Dairy Queen store is located downtown at Avenida Central Con Calle 0, 50 mts Oeste de La Universal. Both restaurants feature the brand's signature soft-serve menu. The Multiplaza Dairy Queen store also offers cakes, Iron Grilled sandwiches, hot dogs and nachos.

"The international marketplace continues to be a huge opportunity to grow the Dairy Queen brand," said John Gainor, CEO of International Dairy Queen Inc. "We first expanded beyond the U.S. 60 years ago, and now through our partnership with Grill and Treats of Costa Rica, we are thrilled to offer the residents and tourists of Costa Rica the same exceptional Dairy Queen experience that our fans around the world enjoy."

Grill and Treats of Costa Rica also plans to open the first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Costa Rica in 2014.

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