Dairy Queen History 1938 to Today - Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
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The history of Dairy Queen is near the entrance and is located at 10074 Highway 97 with easy access from the highway.
Waymark Code: WMRFR9
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/20/2016
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Dairy Queen with "The curl on the top" is our favorite ice cream treat when on the road.
The history of Dairy Queen timeline highlights some of their journey to becoming an international icon.
1938 - Americans discover McCullough’s new, softer and tastier kind of ice cream called “soft serve.”
1940 - “The Cone With The Curl On Top” lights up for the first time in Joliet, Illinois.
1949 - Shakes and malts are added to the line of cones, sundaes, and take-home pints.
1953 - The first Dairy Queen store opens in Canada.
1955 - The Dilly Bar is introduced to popular acclaim.
1961 - The 3,000-store chain launches Mr. Misty drinks, pioneering the “slush” drink business.
1968 - The Buster Bar debuts.
1971 - The “scrumpdillyishus” Peanut Buster” Parfait premieres with phenomenal success.
1979 - Dairy Queen debuts in the Middle East.
1980 - “We Treat You Right” theme line is debuted.
1981 - Dairy Queen menu now includes signature frozen cakes and logs.
1985 - The almighty “Blizzard” makes a spectacular debut.
1991 - The first Dairy Queen store opens in Mexico.
1992 - Dairy Queen debuts in Beijing, China
1994 - Dairy Queen launches heir popular nonfat, no sugar added novelty bars.
1996 - The first DQ location opens in Thailand. Today there are more than 160 stores in operation.
1998 - DQ is purchased by legendary investor Warren Buffett.
2004 - The MooLatte drink premieres and is an instant hit.
Today - DQ continues to offer great food and treats in over 5,800 stores operating worldwide.
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