1851

A local business man has played an instrumental role in <a href="http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Franchise-With-Us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rockford-register-star-successful-dq-grill-and-chill-model-fuels-further-expansion-in-illinois-4933" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dairy Queen&#8217;s</a>&#174; development and is one
reason why the corporation is looking to expand its reach and roll out new
restaurants throughout Illinois. The DQ Grill and Chill&#174; model is the vehicle for the expansion. About 1,600 restaurants in the United States follow the model and offer fast food along with the more traditional cold treats, according to the corporation. Pat Hartman, who owns the DQ Grill &amp; Chill at 2222 S. Perryville Road, and another in Loves Park on East Riverside, was the first franchisee to take on the new model in the early 2000s. Hartman has owned <a href="https://dairyqueen.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rockford-register-star-successful-dq-grill-and-chill-model-fuels-further-expansion-in-illinois-4933" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dairy Queen</a> shops since the late '70s, so when the corporation decided to test out a new restaurant model they chose him to pioneer the new Grill &amp; Chill concept in Rockford. &#8220;I owned three (Dairy Queen locations) at the time and was looking to do something different,&#8221; Hartman said. &#8220;The test market is kind of a neat thing. Everything is brand new &#8211; the idea, the building, the equipment, everything.&#8221; That kind of quick expansion was exactly what the company was looking for, said Dairy Queen Vice President of Operations Lon Brew. &#8220;Pat and the other franchisees banded together to really elevate the market,&#8221; Brew said. &#8220;We&#8217;ve seen success from the very beginning and as a result, have been expanding throughout the country and we have gotten to where we are looking to expand in other areas and Illinois is one of them.&#8221; Click <a href="http://www.rrstar.com/news/20160611/local-business-owner-inspires-dairy-queen-expansion?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rockford-register-star-successful-dq-grill-and-chill-model-fuels-further-expansion-in-illinois-4933" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to read the full article.

1851 Franchise

Dairy Queen franchisee Pat Hartman was the first to test out the DQ Grill & Chill model.

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

Rockford Register Star: Successful DQ Grill and Chill Model Fuels Further Expansion in Illinois

rockford-register-star-successful-dq-grill-and-chill-model-fuels-further-expansion-in-illinois

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Filta Franchise - David Hoover Franchisee Feature - 1851 Franchise

From Stadiums to Sustainability: How David Hoover Is Scaling Impact With Filta

filta-franchise-david-hoover-scaling-impact

TruBlue Home Service Ally

Be a Community Hero: How TruBlue Franchisees Are Changing Lives Beyond Business

be-a-community-hero-how-trublue-franchisees-are-changing-lives-beyond-business

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions Wraps Up Record-Breaking Q3 With National TV Launches, Platform Growth and Key Leadership Promotion

caring-transitions-wraps-up-record-breaking-q3-with-national-tv-launches-platform-growth-and-key-leadership-promotion

SweatHouz

SweatHouz SWTHZ Franchise - Hunter and Mallory Mitchem - Franchisee Feature - 1851 Franchise

From Aerospace to Wellness: Hunter Mitchem’s Journey to a SweatHouz Empire

sweathouz-franchise-hunter-mitchem-6g

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen

Onigilly - Low Operating Costs Drive High Returns for Franchisees - 1851 Franchise

Maximize Your ROI: How Onigilly’s Low Operating Costs Drive High Returns for Franchisees

onigilly-franchise-fast-casual-franchise-opportunity

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

Bed Bath & Beyond - Franchise Expansion - Retail Strategy - 1851 Franchise

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Franchise Model as Part of Comeback Strategy

bed-bath-beyond-franchise-expansion-retail-strategy

Senior Entrepreneurship - Franchising - 1851 Franchise

Senior Entrepreneurship Is Rising — And Franchising Is a Key Outlet

senior-entrepreneurship-franchising-silver-startups

U.S. Government Shutdown - Impact on Franchises - 1851 Franchise

Government Shutdown Stalls SBA Loans: How the Shutdown Could Impact Franchises

government-shutdown-impacts-sba-loans-tourism-franchises

Subway Franchisees Resist Expensive Remodel Directives

subway-franchisees-resist-expensive-remodel-directives

The American Franchise Act: What It Means for Franchisors and Franchisees - 1851 Franchise

The American Franchise Act: What It Means for Franchisors and Franchisees

american-franchise-act-joint-employer-standard

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

Friendly’s Parent Company Acquired by Multi-Unit Franchisee as More Owners Take the Lead in Brand Acquisitions 

friendlys-parent-company-acquired-by-multi-unit-franchisee-as-more-owners-take-the-lead-in-brand-acquisitions

Top Education Franchises To Consider for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Top Education Franchises To Consider Investing In for 2025

top-education-franchises-investment-opportunities

Top Early Childhood Education and Child Care Franchises for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Top Early Childhood Education and Child Care Franchises for 2025

early-childhood-education-child-care-franchises

Top Arts and Creative Learning Franchises for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Top Arts and Creative Learning Franchises for 2025

top-arts-creative-learning-franchises

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Barb Volk and KidStrong logo

Why This Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Owner Is Developing KidStrong Franchises

kidstrong-franchise-owner-barb-volk-2025

Rockford Register Star: Successful DQ Grill and Chill Model Fuels Further Expansion in Illinois

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS