Pacific N.W. DQ operators debate vote to disband group.

OREGON; WASHINGTON (State)

Reports that owners of Dairy Queen of the Pacific Northwest, a non-profit cooperative that runs 148 DQ outlets on Oregon and Washington, will be voting on whether to disband the group and enter into individual agreements with the franchisor. Possibility that some of the group's operators would see higher royalty assessments in return for financial incentives and outside support; Conflict within the cooperative.