Press Release
December 30, 2025
Albion, Mich. – Albion just got a whole lot tastier with a new DQ® restaurant coming to town.
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), an iconic leader in treats and food, today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on January 5. Conveniently located off I-94 at 1508 N. Eaton St., the new restaurant will serve guests from Albion and surrounding communities and be owned by Todd Haidous and his brothers, Mike and Derrick Haidous, multi-unit Dairy Queen franchisees.
“Dairy Queen has been at the center of our family’s business for years, and opening a restaurant in Albion allows us to continue serving communities close to home,” said Todd. “With nearby locations in Jackson and Marshall, we see this as an opportunity to create a welcoming place for locals to gather, enjoy great food, and feel part of something familiar.”
The Albion restaurant will be operated by a seasoned, family-run franchise group with more than a decade of experience in franchising and a history with the Dairy Queen brand dating back to 2016. The group currently owns 12 DQ restaurants across Michigan and Indiana, with existing restaurants in nearby Jackson and Marshall, making Albion a natural extension of its footprint in the region. Ownership is shared among family members, including brothers and cousins, with hands-on, day-to-day involvement in operations.
Community involvement will be a hallmark of the new restaurant. In addition to Dairy Queen’s national partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, the Albion DQ team plans to support local schools, community events, and neighborhood initiatives, offer senior and student discounts, and hire locally. The franchise group is also recognized for its commitment to guest service, earning a Customer Excellence Award from its local chamber of commerce each year.
The restaurant will serve hot food and treats, including Signature Stackburgers™, Chicken Strip Baskets and world-famous DQ soft serve in cones, sundaes, shakes, and the signature Blizzard® Treat, among many more craveable menu items.
A welcoming environment for all, the new DQ restaurant features a modern design with large comfortable booths, community tables and chairs, a designated mobile order pick-up counter, drive-thru lanes, an outdoor patio, and an iconic 14-foot DQ red spoon.
Additional Dairy Queen locations are already in development as the franchise group continues its investment across Michigan and Indiana. The Albion location marks the team’s 13th DQ restaurant.
The restaurant will be open, starting January 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
About International Dairy Queen
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), 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.
For more information, visit www.DairyQueen.com.
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