They’re known affectionately as the "DQ Sisters” — Patty DeMint and Michelle Robey, siblings who pooled their money to fulfill their dream of opening a Dairy Queen franchise in Meaford, New York, in 2017. In the beginning it was all soft serve and sprinkles as the pair fostered a beloved community hub while going above and beyond for their employees — anything from offering money in times of need to delivering Christmas presents to their workers’ children. They also earned a reputation for hiring locals l ...