DQ Grill & Chill® Building Types
Welcome guests with stylish décor that sets a DQ® location apart from the typical quick-service restaurant. The restaurant features modern open-air dining, separate “Grill” & “Chill” sections, comfortable booths, large tables, warm lighting, and music.
DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant development is focused on free-standing locations. We will consider shopping center endcaps with drive-thru capability, conversion of restaurants or retail facilities, and multiple-use facilities. Above all, the restaurant must have an efficient drive-thru service lane. The DQ® portion of the facility will convey the full DQ Grill & Chill® exterior signage and image.
What You Can Expect from DQ Grill & Chill® Franchising
The DQ® brand launched the DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant concept in 2002, and has grown to more than 2,000 restaurants. Our franchisees love the wide variety of products they’re able to offer, our dedicated franchise support team, and our proven franchising system. The welcoming atmosphere of DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants differentiates them from everyday fast-food establishments. It also helps create a one-of-a-kind experience for fans.
As a DQ® franchisee, your restaurant will feature:
- A modern open-air design
- Separate “Grill” and “Chill” kitchens
- Comfortable booths
- Large gathering tables
- Music and warm lighting
- A stylish outdoor patio
Our Four Layout Options Includes the Following:
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46 Seats- Minimum Lot Size: 32,025 Sq. Ft. & 142'-4 Frontage
- Building Size: 2,207 Square Feet
- Dedicated Parking: 33 Parking Spaces
- Traffic Count Minimum: 20,000 Average Daily Traffic
- Residential Population: 12,500+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Local Daytime Population: 5,000+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Median Household Income: Min $40,000 Prefer $50,000+
- Drive-Thru: The site can acquire drive-thru zoning approval. Required 5/6 car stack between window & menu with additional stack at the entrance of drive-thru.
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60 Seats
- Minimum Lot Size: 36,219 Square Feet* & 144' Frontage**
- Building Size: 2,407 Square Feet
- Dedicated Parking: 42 Parking Spaces (contiguous common parking will be considered)
- Traffic Count Minimum: 20,000 Average Daily Traffic
- Residential Population: 12,500+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Local Daytime Population: 5,000+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Median Household Income: Min $40,000 Prefer $50,000+
- Drive-Thru: The site can acquire drive-thru zoning approval. Required 5/6 car stack between window and menu with additional stack at the entrance of drive-thru.
*Lot size is dependent on factors such as setbacks and information available locally from municipality
**Could be more/less dependent upon local building requirements
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34 Seats
- Minimum Lot Size: 32,025 Sq. Ft. & 142'-4 Frontage
- Building Size: 1,946 Square Feet
- Dedicated Parking: 27 Parking Spaces
- Traffic Count Minimum: 20,000 Average Daily Traffic
- Residential Population: 12,500+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Local Daytime Population: 5,000+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Median Household Income: Min $40,000 Prefer $50,000+
- Drive-Thru: The site can acquire drive-thru zoning approval. Required 5/6 car stack between window & menu with additional stack at the entrance of drive-thru.
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0-24 Seats
- Seating: 24 on the patio, limited inside seating
- Minimum Lot Size: 24,921 Sq. Ft. & 117' Frontage
- Building Size: 1,745 Square Feet
- Dedicated Parking: 16 Parking Spaces
- Traffic Count Minimum: 20,000 Average Daily Traffic
- Residential Population: 12,500+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Local Daytime Population: 5,000+ (5-minute drive-time)
- Median Household Income: Min $40,000 Prefer $50,000+
- Drive-Thru: Required 5/6 care stack between window & menu with additional stack at the entrance of drive-thru.
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