New DQ Grill & Chill Opens in Waterbury

WATERBURY, CT — A new DQ Grill & Chill location opened in Waterbury this week. Dairy Queen celebrated the official opening of the restaurant on Monday. The restaurant, located at 213 Chase Ave., is locally owned and operated by Rahman Hashimi.

“As the owner of several Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations, I’m no stranger to the rush of excitement that comes with opening a new restaurant,” Hashimi said in a news release. “There has been a lot of anticipation from the community and me as well around this opening especially since this is my first DQ Grill & Chill location. We’ve been working hard training our team to make sure the drive-thru and dine-in experience is seamless for every customer.”

Striking the “perfect balance between yesterday and today, the DQ Grill & Chill flagship concept modernizes guests’ dining experience by offering made-to-order lunch and dinner options, including GrillBurgers, Chicken Strip Baskets and delicious hot sandwiches,” according to the news release. “DQ fans can also enjoy soft-serve favorites such as cones, sundaes and the signature Blizzard Treat.”

The new DQ Grill & Chill includes about 70 staff members, ranging from crew members to managers. The lobby will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight. The drive-thru will be open from Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Take-out, outdoor dining, curbside pickup and delivery will be available, and the dining area will follow social distancing guidelines as local government allows.