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100

What is the proper technique to make the trademark DQ curl

The 9-1-7 technique

100

How many balls come on a medium cone and how much should it weigh? 

3 / 7oz

100

How many tomato slices are served on a Hungr-Buster?

2

100

In what year was Smith DQ founded?

1947?

100

What does the acronym CORE stand for?

Consistent Operations Representing Excellence

200

What does PRIDE stand for?

Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence

200

What is the correct serving temperature for our soft serve?

18 degrees

200

What is the correct weight of a Medium order of fries?

5 oz?

200

How many locations does Smith DQ own and operate>

38?


200

How much should a correctly made taco weigh?

3 1/2 OZ

300

What is DQ's current marketing slogan?

Happy Tastes Good

300

At what temperature should cone dip be held?

While the Redbook says 100 degrees, 90 degrees provides the best results. 

300

What is the correct cook to temp of a chicken strip?

165 degrees?

300

How many generations of "Smiths" have worked for Smith DQ?

4

300

After delivering food to a table what else should the crew member do? 

Ask the Fan if they need anything else and remind them about the survey.

400

What does EDOCA stand for?

Explain, Demonstrate, Observe, Coach, Assess

400

How often should the hoses be changed on your soft serve machine? 

At least monthly

400

When is the correct time to salt burger patties on the grill?

After the 2nd flip

400

What are the three F's?

(To be successful, we need to be...) 

Fast, Fresh and Friendly

400

What is the correct build for a perfect medium M&M Blizzard?

1. Soft serve in a medium cup. Fill to the top of the logo, then make your ball and curl. Add your collar. 

2. Add 1/2 pump of chocolate topping

3. Add 3 white spoons of M&Ms

4. Set Blizzard machine to 100 and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape the collar with a long, red spoon, remove the collar, and serve UPSIDE DOWN!

500

In what year was the first DQ opened 

1940

500

What is the proper weight of a medium chocolate sundae?

8 and 1/2 ounces

500

What is the food safety Temperature Danger Zone?

41 degrees -135 degrees?

500

Who was the founder of Smith Dairy Queens

Omar Smith?

500

What is a passing score on the CORE visit?

THE SCORE DOESN'T MATTER!

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