Dairy Queen

About the Company

Here at the DQ® system, we believe that HAPPY TASTES GOOD®. Our first location opened in Joliet, Illinois, 80 years ago. Since then we’ve grown to more than 7,000 DQ® locations in the U.S., Canada and 22 other countries. Our restaurants offer a variety of sweet treats and crave-worthy eats that hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans of all ages, including our signature BLIZZARD® Treat. Guided by our vision to become the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant, we’re proud of the multinational company culture we’ve built while maintaining a small community feel. Our hardworking employees believe in our mission of creating positive memories for all who touch DQ. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Canada and Singapore, our corporate employees support our independent franchisees from our corporate offices and field locations around the world. Giving back Since 1984, the DQ system has raised more than $154 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in the U.S., and the Children’s Miracle Network Member Hospitals® in Canada. Every time fans and franchisees donate to these causes, every dollar stays in the community to support the local children’s hospital. Through our corporate giving initiative, DQ Cares, we provide employees time paid time off to volunteer in their communities. Careers If you believe in creating happy smiles, lasting memories and unforgettable moments, we want to hear from you. To learn more about DAIRY QUEEN® careers, visit dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Careers/. Franchise opportunities To become part of our sweet success and explore franchising opportunities, visit us at dairyqueenfranchising.com. Ownership The DQ brand, along with the ORANGE JULIUS® brand, is privately owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a company owned by the legendary investor, Warren Buffet. Read our Social Media Community Guidelines: http://bit.ly/DQSocialCommunityGuidelines

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Dairy Queen

Job Title

Franchise Developer, Western Canada (open to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg)

Job Description

**Job title** Franchise Developer – Western Canada **Role Summary** A home‑based, influencing position focused on expanding the regional franchise portfolio through site identification, lease negotiation, candidate recruitment, and cross‑functional project management to deliver new openings and long‑term growth. **Expectations** - Drive end‑to‑end franchise development within Western Canada. - Work independently with high motivation and organizational discipline. - Maintain an 80–100 night annual travel schedule. - Present analytical findings to the Development Review Committee. **Key Responsibilities** - Identify and evaluate high‑potential sites using market tours, trade‑area analysis, and broker partnerships. - Negotiate lease terms and manage the lease process with franchise broker partners. - Recruit, vet, and present qualified franchise candidates; manage the transition from applicant to franchisee. - Maintain and analyze lead pipelines within the company’s cloud platform. - Coordinate design, construction, and operations teams to progress projects from approval to opening. - Manage internal feasibility requests, design submissions, Discovery Day sessions, and construction status calls. - Foster relationships with external stakeholders (brokers, developers, agents, lenders) and internal partners (Operations, Design, Construction). - Represent the company at industry events and community engagements. **Required Skills** - Site evaluation, trade‑area analysis, lease negotiation, and broker collaboration. - Strong analytical, negotiating, and project‑management capabilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to tailor presentations to diverse audiences. - Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). - Team‑oriented mindset with ability to build trust across functions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real‑estate, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 3–5 years real‑estate development experience, ideally in restaurant or multi‑unit franchising.

Calgary, Canada

Hybrid

11-03-2026