Dairy Queen celebrates Texas Independence Day with $2 Hungr-Buster. How to get one Sunday
On March 2, 1836, the first Texans declared independence from Mexico, and the Republic of Texas formed. Now, 189 years later, Dairy Queen is helping celebrate Texas Independence Day with a Texas-sized deal.
The beloved fast food chain is dropping the price of a Texas burger on March 2. On Sunday only, you can order the Hungr-Buster for $2 when using the DQ App at participating Texas restaurants.
"Texans are quite proud of their heritage and we are celebrating Texas Independence Day with our iconic Texas-sized burger," Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council, said in a press release. "DQ restaurants in Texas have been a part of Texas communities for generations, and this exclusive $2 DQ app offer on March 2 is our way of thanking our fans for their loyalty and Texas-sized spirit."
The Hungr-Buster consists of a quarter-pound grilled beef patty topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, purple onion, tangy pickles and bold yellow mustard.
Other items in the Texas burger lineup include the Bacon Cheese Hungr-Buster, Jalitos Ranch Hungr-Buster, BeltBuster, Triple-Buster with Cheese and Hungr-Buster Jr.
If you're not in the mood for a burger, other Texas favorites include the Steak Finger Country Basket, Texas T-Brand Tacos and Dilly Bars.
To be the first to learn about Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product news from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council or find a store location, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or visit dqtexas.com.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Dairy Queen: Celebrate Texas Independence Day with a $2 Hungr-Buster
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