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Art D’elia Appointed As Chief Operating Officer of International Dairy Queen

Mar 18, 2025•5 months ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

International Dairy Queen

Art D’Elia
BloomingtonFood and Beverage

Description

Art D’Elia has joined International Dairy Queen, Inc as the chief operating officer for the US and Canada. He will lead a team of nearly 275 DQ employees in operations, training, and marketing to achieve the company’s financial objectives and grow franchisee sales and profits.

Company Information

Company

International Dairy Queen

Location

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

About

International Dairy Queen, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 7,700 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Berkshire), which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

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