Meet the Dairy Queen^® Franchising Team

A Smile & a Story

Pursuing any franchise opportunity is a big commitment, and you want to be sure you have a team you can count on to help you through the steps toward success. As a company that’s been franchising for 80 years, you can trust that we have the experience and resources to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

The Dairy Queen^® brand offers much more than a QSR franchise opportunity. When you franchise with us, you’ll be investing in a timeless tradition. Every franchisee and valued member of our team has a smile to share and a story to tell about their DQ^®; experiences. We look forward to working with you and helping you become a part of something sweeter.

• Jim Kerr – Executive Vice President of Franchise Development US and Canada
• Tony Watters – Director of Franchise Development Canada
• Tara Fry- Franchise Developer - Southeast Region
• Roger Schone – Franchise Developer – South Central Region
• Jennifer Rude – Upper Midwest Region and Manager of Nontraditional Development
• Tom Trocchio – Franchise Developer – Northeast Region
• Karen Hamilton – Franchise Developer - West Region
• Eric Rochefort – Franchise Developer – Quebec and Maritimes
• Connie Wolbaum – Franchise Developer - Western Canada

Want more? Find out how our team supports our franchisees and why we are the obvious choice when looking for a Chill and Grill franchise to work with!