Multi-unit QSR Franchise Owner, Fourteen Foods, Opens Location in the Heart of Ole Miss; Growing Timeless DQ® Brand Presence
Lafayette County will now have tasty new treat and food offerings with the opening of a DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant, owned and operated by Fourteen Foods, west of the University of Mississippi “Ole Miss.”
American Dairy Queen Corporation’s (ADQ) timeless DQ® brand, cherished for its delectable fare and classic frozen treats, will serve the City of Oxford and surrounding communities starting at 10:30 am on Monday, August 3.
Located at 1700 Jackson Avenue West, the restaurant will feature a modern, open-air grill and separate “Grill” and “Chill” sections. Drive-thru, patio, and dining areas will serve fans seven days a week from 10:30 am to 10 pm daily while following the State’s social distancing and safety guidelines. This location will also offer delivery via DoorDash.
Adding to the vibrant community, the DQ Grill & Chill® flagship concept modernizes the typical dining experience by offering lunch, snack, and dinner options, including GrillBurgers™, Chicken Strip Baskets, and delicious sandwiches. Fans can also enjoy soft-serve and novelty favorites such as cones, sundaes, cakes, and the signature Blizzard® Treat.
“There’s no better time than now to bring the memorable Fourteen Foods DQ® experience into this one-of-a-kind city,” notes Fourteen Foods Owner and CEO, Matt Frauenshuh. “With a strong local team behind us, we are ready to serve fan favorites backed by top-notch service! There are over 70 smile servers (employees) slated for this location, which allows our team to provide safe employment opportunities within Oxford.”
Frauenshuh first joined Dairy Queen in 2002 and quickly grew the company’s portfolio to include more than 230 locations across 13 states. Fourteen Foods has an established presence within Mississippi with Oxford serving as its 13th Mississippi location.
With a strong faith-based and community-centric foundation, Fourteen Foods brings a genuine commitment to those they serve and works to amplify local community efforts, one red spoon at a time.