Matt Frauenshuh
CEO of Fourteen Foods

Matt Frauenshuh holds an MBA from Carlson
School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and children.
In 2006, Matt Frauenshuh began running his family’s Dairy Queen franchises. What started in 2002 as one DQ Grill & Chill in Minnesota under the family company, Fourteen Foods, would grow to 240 Dairy Queen restaurants throughout 13 states. Matt is the Chief Executive Officer for Fourteen Foods and also serves as Principal for Frauenshuh Inc.
Fourteen Foods is now the largest DQ franchise in the U.S.
Fourteen Foods CEO, Matt Frauenshuh leads his family business with foundational principles based in his faith. Since taking over the company in 2006, when the business ran seven restaurants, Matt would lead expansion efforts to include over 240 DQ Grill and Chills, operated with the help of 9,000 team members across thirteen states.
Matt Frauenshuh is a lifelong learner and entrepreneur. As CEO of Fourteen Foods, he leads his family business in owning and operating 240-plus restaurants, employing 9,000 team members.
Matt Frauenshuh is a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, and he is a proud husband and father. In 2006, he stepped into the role of CEO for his family’s business, Fourteen Foods.