Dairy Queen To Open In Nesconset

NESCONSET, NY — A Dairy Queen Grill & Chill restaurant is headed to Nesconset. The eatery, at 594 Middle Country Road, is scheduled to open Nov. 30.

Dairy Queen is known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches and thick soft-serve Blizzard ice cream treats.

The new location features a modern feel, booths, large wooden tables, warm lighting and upbeat music, according to a news release. The Nesconset spot will be owned and operated by local entrepreneur Kanwal Azam, who has spent 10 years in the food-service space. Azam is a multi-brand operator with 7-Eleven and Sunoco gas stations.

"I’ve always heard people praising Dairy Queen® for their exceptional food quality and customer service," Azam stated. "I knew I wanted to open my own restaurant once I learned about the support provided from the team along with the importance they place on community involvement. I was looking for an opportunity to diversify my ownership and the DQ Grill & Chill® model was the perfect fit. I’m looking forward to continuing the amazing tradition of Dairy Queen® and bringing the staple to the St. James community."

While the Nesconset DQ’s management staff is in operation, Azam said she expects to create 120 part time and full-time job opportunities for the community. Some positions include cake decorators, cashiers, stocking positions, servers, and a kitchen crew. DQ Nesconset is accepting applications online on Indeed.

The Nesconset location will mark Dairy Queen's sixth on Long Island and first in the Town of Smithtown.