16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota franchise ranges from $623K to $2.8M (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota is $25K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota charges a royalty fee of 4.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $408/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota has been involved in 6 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 4 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota currently operates 74 locations (2025 FDD) (74 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 1.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 1.9%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.5M (average: $1.6M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.
View full contract analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisDairy Queen Montana/North Dakota provides 277 hours of initial training over approximately 7 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Dairy Queen Montana/North Dakota provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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