DQ Restaurant to Open in New Castle, Indiana

Sunrise Dairy Queen Group Expands with Fourth Location in Henry County

April 29, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // New Castle, Ind. – New Castle 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, May 4. Located at 3175 IN-3, near the Walmart Supercenter, the new restaurant will be owned and operated by Sunrise Dairy Queen Group. This marks the group’s fourth DQ restaurant, joining existing locations in Greenwood (Center Grove), Whiteland and Trafalgar.

“Our team takes a hands-on approach to every restaurant we operate, with a strong focus on building great teams and creating a positive experience for every guest,” said a member of the Sunrise Dairy Queen Group. “We’re excited to bring that same energy to New Castle and become a place where families and neighbors can come together.”

Community involvement will be central to the new restaurant’s mission. The group plans to partner with local schools, engage with the local New Castle community, and participate in events that celebrate and support 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 daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, beginning May 4. The New Castle location is the fourth DQ restaurant owned by Sunrise Dairy Queen Group.

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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 International Dairy Queen