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Dairy Queen Korea to debut in theatre district

By Rajiv MenonKorea
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Dairy Queen Korea is about to make its debut.

The fast food chain will open a DQ Grill and Chill store in Seoul’s theatre district, Daehangno.

The American restaurant chain, famous for its Blizzards – McFlurry-esque ice cream treats that don’t drip even when held upside down – plans to open 50 stores in Hongdae, Gangnam, Itaewon and other areas of South Korea within the next five years.

DQ Grill and Chill is a full-service concept restaurant which offers an expanded menu.

There are over 6800 Dairy Queen stores globally, with the company’s shareholders including billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Questions & Answers

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Which areas of South Korea will see new Dairy Queen stores open?

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New Dairy Queen stores are planned for Hongdae, Gangnam, Itaewon, and other unspecified areas across South Korea.

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What is the specific name of the restaurant concept opening in Seoul?

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The restaurant concept opening in Seoul's theatre district is called DQ Grill and Chill, which is a full-service restaurant with an expanded menu.

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How many Dairy Queen stores does the company currently operate worldwide?

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Globally, there are over 6,800 Dairy Queen stores in operation, with the company having notable shareholders like Warren Buffett.

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