Dairy Queen – Cary

The Dairy Queen on Walnut Street in Cary is run by Triangle Dairy Queen, a local franchise group with stores around the Raleigh area. The owners hold DQ Grill and Chill development rights, so there is a food menu here alongside the frozen treats the brand is known for.

It is a straightforward stop for a cone after a ball game or a quick meal on the way home. The group says it cares about the communities its stores sit in, and the staff look for new ways to make customers smile.

What to know

• Triangle Dairy Queen was formed in 2005 when Dennis, MaryEllen and Andrew Valkanoff bought those rights.
• The Dairy Queen brand has grown to more than 6,000 stores across several countries.
• The franchise group hires locally and posts openings for people who want to join.
• Other stores run by the same group are spread across the Triangle.