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

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee provides high-quality, handcrafted coffee-forward beverages and craveable food options in more than 750 coffeehouses worldwide. Each menu item is crafted with the purpose to create day-making experiences. Known for a commitment to sustainable practices and making a difference, Caribou Coffee serves 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified coffees and espresso. This passion for premium is also why Caribou Coffee makes every handcrafted beverage with only clean label ingredients, like real chocolate chips, real caramel sauce, and no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives. The company is also a craft roaster and retailer of specialty bagged coffee, K-Cup® Pods and ready-to-drink products, which can be found online and in grocery stores, mass retailers, club stores, dining venues and office breakrooms across the United States.  Caribou Coffee is part of a portfolio of complementary brands bound by common values, Panera Brands, comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Bagel Brands®. Panera Brands companies are independently operated and united in their mission to be force multipliers for good for their guests, communities, the planet, and the shareholders they serve.

Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies is a Minnesota staple since 1975. We are a local and family-owned business with strong ties to the communities we serve, across the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul. We have 20 locations and employ nearly 900 local Minnesotans in an environment where we create a positive, safe, and meaningful work experience. We live in the communities we serve. Among our management ranks, we have an average tenure of just over 17 years with general managers averaging 26 years.

Taher, Inc. is a contract food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, business dining and catering, summer camp dining, and vending and office coffee services to clients in 17 states.

Parasole is a privately held, Twin Cities based restaurant company. We were founded in 1977 and have been praised for our diverse restaurant concepts. Our concepts include: Mannys Steakhouse, Chino Latino, Muffuletta, Good Earth, Salut, Pittsburgh Blue, Burger Jones, Mozza Mia and Libertine.

D'Amico Holding Company was founded in 1982 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. D'Amico is a key player in the hospitality industry, holding restaurants and catering services in Minneapolis Minnesota and Naples Florida. The Organization’s Mission Like any art, excellent service requires more than technique. Expertise, experience and efficiency; more importantly: creativity, commitment, passion & pride. And though our individual styles vary, we are all guided and united by a single principle. Honor each guest & request.