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Dairy Queen plans 2015 debut in UAE

November 10, 2014

Dairy Queen today announced that Bajco Gulf LLC, a family-operated quick-service restaurant franchise group, has signed a long-term multiunit agreement to develop DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and DQ Treat stores throughout the United Arab Emirates.

According to a news release, the first DQ Treat store is expected to open in early 2015. This will make UAE the 28th country outside the US and Canada.

Additionally, the Dairy Queen flagship DQ Grill & Chill  concept is scheduled to open by the second quarter of 2015.

"We are looking forward to expanding our global reach in the Middle East region and are excited about the opportunity to re-introduce the Dairy Queen brand to the United Arab Emirates," Jean Champagne, COO — International Groups, said in the release. "Bajco Gulf brings extensive QSR experience and a strong, successful background in multiunit restaurant development. We know they are the right franchisees to help us increase our world-wide brand presence."