Pearson 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, has announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on December 8. Conveniently located in the heart of town near the corner of Albany Avenue and Main Street at 65 Main St N, the new restaurant will be owned by Hemi Dhar, alongside his partners Shohel Momin, and Rita and Ash Patrawala.
“For our team, Dairy Queen has always meant great food, joyful moments, and a deep connection to the communities we serve,” said Dhar. “This will be Pearson’s hometown DQ. We’re excited to welcome families, students, and neighbors to make memories here for years to come.”
The Pearson restaurant will be operated by a seasoned, family-run group with decades of Dairy Queen experience and a longstanding commitment to the region. The team currently operates DQ restaurants in Homerville, Blackshear, Folkston, and Fernandina Beach. Their roots in the brand run generations deep. The family’s Dairy Queen journey began in the 1980s and continues today, carried forward with the same focus on hospitality, teamwork, and community. This new restaurant adds to the group’s record of leadership and service across South Georgia and North Florida, including several “Business of the Year” honors within their markets and broader industry involvement.
Community involvement will be a hallmark of the new restaurant. In addition to Dairy Queen’s national partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, the Pearson DQ team plans to support local schools and youth sports, host fundraising nights, participate in church and community events, and donate products for local causes. The goal is simple: give back to the people who make Atkinson County home.
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, drive-thru lanes, an outdoor patio, and an iconic 14-foot DQ red spoon.
The restaurant will be open, starting on December 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. The Pearson location marks the team’s fifth DQ restaurant.
