Van Buren, Ark. (June 2, 2023) You Scream Holdings (YSH), the franchise owner of 15 DQ® restaurants in Arkansas, broke a U.S. DQ system sales record during its week-long grand opening of the new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant in Van Buren, Arkansas.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Van Buren community for helping us break this sales record,” said Blake Lively, president of YSH. “Without our supportive DQ fans and hardworking staff, breaking this record would not have been possible.”
The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Van Buren set the U.S. sales record during its week-long grand opening celebration May 26 to June 1 by serving fans with a smile and creating positive memories for all who touch DQ. A family fun night, including a balloon artist and face painting, brought the community together to enjoy the town’s new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant.
“DQ fans in Van Buren have us excited for the future of this location,” said Lively. “Our variety of delicious grill and chill offerings makes our restaurant the perfect place to gather with friends and family for lunch stops, date nights, and various celebrations.”
“Congratulations to You Scream Holdings for another successful DQ Grill & Chill restaurant opening, breaking a record that was in place for nine years,” said Roger Brewin, vice president of operations, U.S. at American Dairy Queen Corporation. “DQ restaurants have been creating smiles, memories and moments of joy for 83 years, and we’re pleased to bring that joy to the Van Buren community.”
The new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Van Buren is located at 2811 Alma Highway.