DQ Restaurant to Open in Carmel, Indiana

Local Franchise Group to Open Newest DQ Restaurant in Hamilton County

March 30, 2026 // Franchising.com // Carmel, Ind. – Carmel 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, announced today a new DQ restaurant opening on Monday, April 6. Located at 7245 E 146th St., near the intersection of E 146th Street and Community Drive, the new restaurant will be owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Harsh Barot, Has Patel, and Pravin Patel.

“We’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand the joy DQ restaurants bring to the communities we serve since beginning our work with the brand five years ago,” said Harsh Barot, DQ Carmel franchise owner. “We’re proud to bring another location to Carmel and continue to welcome the local community to celebrate life’s little and big moments with us.”

Harsh, Has, and Pravin have been Dairy Queen franchisees for five years and are longtime fans of the brand. With several years of restaurant experience, they look forward to continuing their involvement with Dairy Queen and plan to open additional locations in the future.

Community involvement will be central to the new restaurant’s mission. The team plans to partner with local schools, engage with the college communities in Carmel, and participate in events that celebrate and support local residents, in addition to Dairy Queen’s national partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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, and drive-thru lanes.

The restaurant will be open, starting on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. The Carmel location is the third DQ restaurant owned by Harsh, Has, and Pravin, who also operate locations in the nearby communities of Noblesville and Clermont, Indiana.

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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.

SOURCE Dairy Queen Corporation

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