On July 24, the Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened its 100th location in Mexico and has plans to open 15 additional restaurants by the end of 2012.
John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, Inc., joined franchisee Javier Gandara Jr. from DAQU DE SONORA S A de C V for the grand opening of the 100th store, located in the city of Leon.
“This is an auspicious occasion for the Dairy Queen brand and we are very happy to share this celebration with our international partners in Mexico,” Gainor says. “Mexico is our fourth largest international market and greatly enhances our global presence as a leader in the treat and quick-serve industry.”