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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
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Groundbreaking held for Ironton Dairy Queen
Apr. 30—The weather for the big day was a downpour, not a Blizzard. But, even though it was not sunny, a crowd came out Friday for the groundbreaking for a long-awaited restaurant for Ironton. Dairy Queen is set to build at a site, located on Eighth Street. "We are grateful to be here," Mayor Sam Cramblit II said of the day, joking about the rain as thunder boomed in the distance. "And we are glad to be here for this beautiful weather." The location has been slated for construction for some time, with a "coming soon" posted the last several years. Owner Corby Leach said he and his father began looking at potential site in 2021. And, with construction equipment in place, they are ready to move forward. Leach, a native of Ironton and graduate of Ironton High School, noted he also an alumnus of the school's Million Dollar Band. He owns six Dairy Queen franchises and said he wanted to bring "something special" for his hometown. He said the restaurant will have a patio and fire pit and he envisions it as "a gathering spot" for celebrations on special days, such as victories for local athletic teams. He said the hope is for the restaurant to open in October. Mullins Construction is handling the building of the location. "We are excited to bring Blizzard to Tiger Town," he said. The Ironton location of Dairy Queen is already active on social media, with a Facebook page for the coming franchise launched recently. Dairy Queen is an international chain, based in Bloomington, Minnesota and founded in 1940. It locations specialize in ice cream and frozen treats, such as milkshakes and their signature Blizzards, but also offer a hot food menu, including hamburgers, chicken and French fries. The company has more than 4,400 locations in the United states and 6,800 worldwide.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ironton Dairy Queen to break ground on Friday
Apr. 23—Opening set for October Dairy Queen has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand-new Ironton restaurant will be held on Friday. The public invited to the event, which will take place at the site, at 214 S. 8th St., at 11 a.m. The event will feature remarks from city officials, project leaders and franchise representatives, along with a ceremonial "first dig" to officially kick off construction. "This new Dairy Queen location represents more than just great food and treats, it's about bringing people together, creating jobs and investing in my hometown of Ironton," said Corby Leach, owner of the Corby Leach Company. The new restaurant, planned to open in October, is expected to bring 25 new jobs to the area and will offer a full menu of Dairy Queen favorites from hot meals and crispy chicken baskets to soft-serve cones and the famous Blizzard Treats.
