Dairy Queen

Al Majed Group opens three new stores at Ramada Junction

Doha: Al Majed Group Holding has announced the opening of 3 new stores — Dairy Queen, Bo’s Caffe & Papa John’s Pizza — in Ramada Junction with the highest regard for safety and satisfaction of their customers. It is one stop destination for family with 24 hours service, out door sitting arrangements, kids play area, free wifi & many more. The stores have been inaugurated by Ahmed Mahdi A Al Majed, Chairman of Al Majed Group, with Nasr Al Majed, Executive Director of Al Majed Group; Anil Abraham, General Manager Al Majid Jawad; Joseph Joseph, GM, Papa John’s Pizza Qatar; Ankit Kalra, Operations Manager, Bo’s Coffee Qatar; and Anish Varghese, Operations Manager Dairy Queen, Qatar. Commenting on the brands concept Ahmed Al Majed, Chairman Al Majed Group Qatar said, “We aim to achieve prosperity for our partners by meeting the needs of our customers and exceeding their expectations, and by striving to improve quality, efficiency and values, as well as launching new products and services.” For more than 70 years, the Dairy Queen system’s recipe for success has been simple. It’s been a combination of hard-working people who own and operate restaurants and great-tasting food and tempting treats served in our establishments. The founders of the Dairy Queen system were men and women who introduced a new kind of dessert treat and, in the process, developed the foundation of the franchising industry. The history of the Dairy Queen system is a story of a unique product that created an industry. "Dairy Queen entered Qatar 27 years ago with Al Majid Group, serving the iconic blizzards upside down since then. Our frozen blizzard cakes is loved by all our fans worldwide for every occasion to celebrate. We also have a unique range of beef burgers and chicken products which is crazed by our fans all over the world," the group said in a statement. Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has announced the opening of new store at Ramada Junction with the highest regard for safety and satisfaction of their customers. Papa John’s relocated there Salwa Road Branch to Ramada Junction for better service. To order from Papa Johns, call on 44247272 or visit the www.papajohns.qa. Pizza lovers can enjoy their favourite pizza now 24 hours at Ramada Junction. Bo’s Coffee is a homegrown speciality coffee chain that has more than 110 stores all over the Philippines. Bo’s Coffee opened its first international door at Bin Omran in April 2018 in Doha, in collaboration with Al Majed Group. Ramada is its 4th Store in Qatar. The other two locations are DECC and Umm Ghuwalina metro stations. It plans to open soon at the Mall of Qatar and Al Wakra metro stations. Bo’s Coffee celebrates and supports coffee from the Philippines, putting the spotlight on the highlands of Sagada, Benguet, Matutum, Mt. Apo and Kitanglad.

15 Feb 2021

New Store Opening

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill OPENING SOON at Yaal Mall in Fahaheel!

Fahaheel · Kuwait · 22 Dec 2017

International Dairy Queen Opens First Location in Kuwait

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dairy Queen® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant at the Marina Mall in Salmiya, Kuwait. The opening of this location makes Kuwait the 27th country outside the U.S. and Canada with a DQ® presence. “We believe there is an incredible growth opportunity in this region” Tweet this “We believe there is an incredible growth opportunity in this region,” said John Gainor, CEO and President of International Dairy Queen, Inc.(IDQ). “The partnership with Durra Khaled for Foodstuffs Co. has allowed us to successfully re-launch our brand in Kuwait. Their wealth of business experience and diverse portfolio across the Middle East is a huge asset to the Dairy Queen system as we continue to invest and build on our global brand equity.” Durra Khaled for Foodstuffs Co., a subsidiary of KMGC, has signed a long-term franchise agreement with the Dairy Queen system and plans to develop more than 20 DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and DQ Treat stores throughout Kuwait over the next five years. The new restaurant features the full DQ Grill & Chill menu including the fan favorite, FlameThrower® GrillBurger™, chicken strip baskets, sandwiches and salads. The menu will also include the world famous DQ signature treats and beverages, such as the iconic Blizzard® Treat, soft-serve cones with the curl on top, sundaes and DQ Cakes. The opening of the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Kuwait comes on the heels of the DQ brand’s recent store opening in the United Arab Emirates earlier this summer. The DQ system has more than 6,500 locations, 1,457 of which are outside the U.S. and Canada. For more information about the DQ system, visit DQ.com About IDQ: International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minn., is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 6,600 locations in the United States, Canada and 27 other countries (including Kuwait). IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire), which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com. Contacts International Dairy Queen Inc. Noelle Robillard, 954-776-1999, Ext. 238 nrobillard@piersongrant.com

Kuwait · 4 Aug 2015

DQ Announces Plans for Expansion in Kuwait

The Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, announced plans to expand the brand’s presence in the Middle East with a multiunit development deal for DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and DQ Treat stores. Durra Khaled For Foodstuffs Co., a subsidiary of KMGC, signed a long-term franchise agreement with the Dairy Queen system and plans to develop more than 20 DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and DQ Treat stores throughout the country of Kuwait over the next five years. DQ Grill & Chill restaurants are planned to open by mid-2015 featuring signature burgers, chicken sandwiches, and a variety of salads and sandwiches along with the full menu of DQ treats. The menu will mirror other countries in the region. The first DQ Treat only stores are expected to open in 2015 as well and will feature the soft-serve products that have made the Dairy Queen system an icon in the industry, such as signature Blizzard Treats, soft-serve cones with the curl on top, sundaes, and other treats. “As we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the DQ brand next year, we are building on our global brand equity as well as looking forward to developing future growth opportunities in the region,” says Brad Houser, executive vice president of international development “We are thrilled to be re-entering the Kuwait market and partnering with Durra Khaled For Foodstuffs Co., a group that brings a wealth of business experience through its diverse portfolio.” International Dairy Queen currently has more than 6,300 locations, 1,394 of which are located in 25 countries outside the U.S. and Canada.

Kuwait · 22 Dec 2014