1851

<div id="pastingspan1"><a href="http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Franchise-With-Us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=free-times-dairy-queen-targeting-midlands-region-and-columbia-south-carolina-for-growth-3881" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Dairy Queen&#174;</em></a> continues to expand its <em>DQ Grill &amp; Chill&#174;</em> model throughout South Carolina, and is targeting the Midlands region including Columbia for development. The Free-Times spoke with vice president for franchise development Jim Kerr about the brand and their expansion plans.</div><div style="font-style: normal;">&nbsp;</div><div>The article discusses how <a href="http://dairyqueen.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=free-times-dairy-queen-targeting-midlands-region-and-columbia-south-carolina-for-growth-3881" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Dairy Queen</em></a> is focusing on opening more <em>DQ Grill &amp; Chill</em> restaurants that are free-standing units.</div><div style="font-style: normal;">&nbsp;</div><div style="font-style: normal;">&#8220;We developed this concept to help us attract fans across different days of the month and year," Kerr <a href="http://www.free-times.com/blogs/get-ready-for-a-blizzard-and-a-burger030816?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=free-times-dairy-queen-targeting-midlands-region-and-columbia-south-carolina-for-growth-3881" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">told the Free Times</a>. "It&#8217;s been a pretty successful launch of a new product line and is giving is more momentum.&#8221;</div><div style="font-style: normal;">&nbsp;</div><div style="font-style: normal;">The brand is currently looking for multi-unit franchisees to bring upwards of 15 new locations to the area.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;We see up to 15 new freestanding <em>DQ Grill &amp; Chill</em> locations from north of Blythewood to southwest of Lexington,&#8221; Kerr said.</div><div style="font-style: normal;">&nbsp;</div><div>For more franchising information about <a href="http://dairyqueen.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=free-times-dairy-queen-targeting-midlands-region-and-columbia-south-carolina-for-growth-3881" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Dairy Queen</em>, click here</a>.&nbsp;</div>

1851 Franchise

The brand is targeting South Carolina as its next area of development

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Free Times: Dairy Queen Targeting Midlands Region and Columbia, South Carolina For Growth

free-times-dairy-queen-targeting-midlands-region-and-columbia-south-carolina-for-growth

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore Powers Into the Second Half of 2025 With Growth and Purpose-Driven Impact

ServiceMaster Restore Powers Into the Second Half of 2025 With Strong Growth and Purpose-Driven Impact

servicemaster-restore-powers-into-the-second-half-of-2025-with-strong-growth-and-purpose-driven-impact

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers - Midyear Press Release 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Comfort Keepers® Hits Mid-Year Stride With Strong Franchise Growth and Rising Demand for In-Home Care

comfort-keepers-franchise-midyear-momentum-2025

petbar

petbar - Garrett Dewan - Why I'm Investing - 1851 Franchise

Why Garrett Dewan Is Choosing To Reinvest in petbar

petbar-franchise-austin-garrett-dewan-multi-unit

Paris Baguette

NJBIZ: Paris Baguette Ramps Up Expansion With New Franchises, Facility and 2030 Growth Target

njbiz-paris-baguette-ramps-up-expansion-with-new-franchises-facility-and-2030-growth-target

Busy Bee Jumpers

Top 10 Reasons To Buy a Busy Bee Jumpers Franchise in 2025

top-10-reasons-to-buy-a-busy-bee-jumpers-franchise-in-2025

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down - Breaking News - 1851 Franchise

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down Amid Challenges, Leaving Franchisees Facing Uncertainty

wendys-ceo-transition-kirk-tanner-franchisee-uncertainty

"Come in, We're OPEN" sign against abstract background

Small Business Optimism Dips, Raising Concerns for Franchise Owners

small-business-optimism-dips-raising-concerns-for-franchise-owners

Photo of Roof Scientist truck and trailer

Roof Scientist Expands Into Northern Indianapolis as Entrepreneur Dale Speckman Launches New Business in Fishers

roof-scientist-expands-into-northern-indianapolis

Image of Donald Trump pointing with red stripes in the background

August 1 Tariff Deadline Is Said to Have ‘No Extensions’: What This Could Mean for Franchises

august-1-tariff-deadline-franchise-impact

What June’s Jobs Report Means for the Franchise Industry

what-junes-jobs-report-means-for-the-franchise-industry

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

From Corporate Careers to Community Roots: Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

kansas-couple-opens-childrens-lighthouse-gardner-olathe

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery 

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery in Overland Park, Kansas

paris-baguette-franchise-overland-park-khandelwal

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

Free Times: Dairy Queen Targeting Midlands Region and Columbia, South Carolina For Growth

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS