Kolpak Awarded Equipment Vendor of the Year by International Dairy Queen
PARSONS, Tenn. – October 3, 2023 – Kolpak, a leading Welbilt brand for walk-in refrigeration equipment, announced today that it has been named Equipment Vendor of the Year by International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), which is the franchisor of the DQ® restaurant system.
The award was presented at DQ Supply Chain Summit 2023 on September 21 by Kevin Drayer, director, equipment innovation and operations at ADQ.
“In a business like ours that depends on quality freezers and refrigeration, Kolpak has gone above and beyond to ensure that our system has the highest quality equipment and customer service to support our franchise owners and their restaurants,” said Drayer. “On behalf of ADQ, we congratulate Kolpak for this recognition and thank them for their dedication to us, DQ franchise owners and our fans who visit DQ restaurants.”
The Equipment Vendor of the Year award is awarded annually to a DQ vendor that supports DQ franchise owners with the highest quality equipment while serving as a key resource throughout the year. As a supplier of walk-ins and other refrigeration technology to DQ restaurants in the United States, Kolpak has achieved excellence in the equipment industry and provided quality customer support to DQ franchise owners.
“We’re proud of our high-quality walk-in equipment, and we are equally proud of the relationships we cultivate with companies like International Dairy Queen and their network of franchise owners,” said Clint Reed, President at Kolpak. “We appreciate being recognized and we thank IDQ for their support.”
Kolpak supplies refrigeration systems to DQ restaurants in the U.S. and has been serving IDQ and DQ franchise owners for six years.
About Kolpak
Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a trusted industry leader in walk-in cold food storage solutions. For over 50 years, Kolpak has been a dependable partner and walk-in provider, emphasizing personal service and customer satisfaction. With unparalleled reliability, you can count on our walk-in units to provide the “day-in-and-day-out” support you need right at the foundation of your enterprise.
Kolpak is committed to finding the perfect unit for specific food storage needs. Product offerings include simple nominal walk-ins to fully customized walk-ins or refrigerated warehouses, a complete line of refrigeration packages from self-contained to multi-circuit refrigeration, and pre-engineered walk-ins, such as Polar-Paks or KoldFronts—equipment backed by KOLPAK’s one-year parts and labor warranty.
About International Dairy Queen, Inc.
International Dairy Queen, Inc., based 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 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and 20 other 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 DairyQueen.com.
The award was presented at DQ Supply Chain Summit 2023 on September 21 by Kevin Drayer, director, equipment innovation and operations at ADQ.
“In a business like ours that depends on quality freezers and refrigeration, Kolpak has gone above and beyond to ensure that our system has the highest quality equipment and customer service to support our franchise owners and their restaurants,” said Drayer. “On behalf of ADQ, we congratulate Kolpak for this recognition and thank them for their dedication to us, DQ franchise owners and our fans who visit DQ restaurants.”
The Equipment Vendor of the Year award is awarded annually to a DQ vendor that supports DQ franchise owners with the highest quality equipment while serving as a key resource throughout the year. As a supplier of walk-ins and other refrigeration technology to DQ restaurants in the United States, Kolpak has achieved excellence in the equipment industry and provided quality customer support to DQ franchise owners.
“We’re proud of our high-quality walk-in equipment, and we are equally proud of the relationships we cultivate with companies like International Dairy Queen and their network of franchise owners,” said Clint Reed, President at Kolpak. “We appreciate being recognized and we thank IDQ for their support.”
Kolpak supplies refrigeration systems to DQ restaurants in the U.S. and has been serving IDQ and DQ franchise owners for six years.
About Kolpak
Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a trusted industry leader in walk-in cold food storage solutions. For over 50 years, Kolpak has been a dependable partner and walk-in provider, emphasizing personal service and customer satisfaction. With unparalleled reliability, you can count on our walk-in units to provide the “day-in-and-day-out” support you need right at the foundation of your enterprise.
Kolpak is committed to finding the perfect unit for specific food storage needs. Product offerings include simple nominal walk-ins to fully customized walk-ins or refrigerated warehouses, a complete line of refrigeration packages from self-contained to multi-circuit refrigeration, and pre-engineered walk-ins, such as Polar-Paks or KoldFronts—equipment backed by KOLPAK’s one-year parts and labor warranty.
About International Dairy Queen, Inc.
International Dairy Queen, Inc., based 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 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and 20 other 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 DairyQueen.com.