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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Classic Ice Cream Chain That's Closing Dozens Of Locations In 2025
It's a difficult time to be in the business of food, period, as the classic ice cream chain Dairy Queen has been closing locations throughout the first half of 2025. Known for its famous (and adorably named) Dilly Bar, and as one of the fast food restaurants that is completely different today from when it first opened, DQ — as it's known colloquially — began its closing spree in February, when it was confirmed that it would be saying goodbye to 25 locations in Texas. By early April, however, the chain had closed 40 locations in Texas. Customer feedback following the announcements reflected disappointment, though many were unsurprised. One person commented on Facebook, "I think this is sad, but honestly, Dairy Queen isn't what it used to be. It's really gone down downhill," while another mentioned that all the restaurants were showing signs of wear and tear. Others remarked that they preferred Oklahoma City-based chain Braum's to Dairy Queen anyway. Read more: The Vanilla Ice Cream That Uses The Best Ingredients Hands Down Financial woes have plagued the food sector for months now, with the likes of Hooters and Bar Louie filing for bankruptcy in March, along with other fast food chains like Wendy's closing stores in 2024. However, Dairy Queen's recent restaurant closures in the Lone Star State aren't necessarily indicative of a chain-wide issue; rather, they stem from a single franchisee, who owns the locations under the name Project Lonestar and apparently refused to make the renovations requested by the parent company, Dairy Queen. Rather than invest the no-doubt thousands of dollars needed to bring the restaurants up to scratch, the franchisee opted instead to close the locations and attempt to sell them. While there was an interested buyer, parent company DQ stepped in and refused to allow the restaurants to change hands, and the sale did not go through. However, the franchisee did sell the contents of the restaurants on Local Auctions, an online marketplace for auctions, including Dairy Queen's signature Blizzard machines. Imagine having one of those at home — you could whip up a Cookie Jar Blizzard, one of those secret fast food menu items everyone should try, whenever the craving hit! Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. Read the original article on Food Republic.
USA Today
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Dairy Queen is selling 85-cent blizzards for its birthday. Here's how, when to get one
Dairy Queen is selling 85-cent blizzards for its birthday. Here's how, when to get one Show Caption Hide Caption 911 ice cream call, boy gets sweet surprise The Mount Pleasant Police Department is used to getting calls, but this week, they were called out to something they'd never seen before. Fox - Milwaukee Dairy Queen Rewards members may redeem one small blizzard for 85 cents with a $1 purchase between March 24 and April 6. The coupon will be available in the free DQ Rewards mobile app. Dairy Queen is also releasing its Summer Blizzard Treat Menu early this year, on March 31. The menu features two new blizzard flavors. Dairy Queen is celebrating it 85th birthday this summer with a sweet deal. Dairy Queen Rewards members can snag a small blizzard for only 85 cents between March 24 and April 6, with a purchase of at least $1. The deal coincides with the fast food chain's new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, releasing a bit early this year, on March 31. The summer blizzard menu features two new flavors, two comebacks and one ultimate fan favorite. Here's what to know about the 85-cent blizzard deal and upcoming summer menu. How to redeem 85-cent blizzard at Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Rewards members may redeem a coupon for one 85-cent small blizzard of their choice with the purchase of $1 or more through the DQ Rewards mobile app. The coupon is only available to Dairy Queen Rewards members. The membership is free. To sign up, visit What blizzards are on Dairy Queen's summer menu? Dairy Queen is introducing two new blizzards this summer, the Mixing Bowl Mashup and Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake: Mixing Bowl Mashup: Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake pieces, choco chunks, strawberry topping Cheesecake pieces, choco chunks, strawberry topping S'mores: Marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and graham cracker crunch Marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and graham cracker crunch Confetti Cake: Cake pieces and confetti sprinkles Cake pieces and confetti sprinkles Cotton Candy: Cotton candy topping and sprinkles The Summer Blizzard Treat Menu will be available starting Monday, March 31. Where is your nearest Dairy Queen? To check where your nearest Dairy Queen location is, visit or check the free DQ Rewards mobile app. When was Dairy Queen founded? The first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. The location was operated by a man named Sherwood "Sherb" Noble. When did Dairy Queen first release blizzards? Dairy Queen debuted the blizzard ice cream treat in 1985, according to the Dairy Queen website. Prior, the fast food chain was known for its malts and shakes, banana splits, Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and Peanut Buster. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
USA Today
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Dairy Queen is selling 85-cent small blizzards for its birthday. Here's how, when to get one
Dairy Queen is selling 85-cent small blizzards for its birthday. Here's how, when to get one Show Caption Hide Caption 911 ice cream call, boy gets sweet surprise The Mount Pleasant Police Department is used to getting calls, but this week, they were called out to something they'd never seen before. Fox - Milwaukee Dairy Queen Rewards members may redeem one small blizzard for 85 cents with a $1 purchase between March 24 and April 6. The coupon will be available in the free DQ Rewards mobile app. Dairy Queen is also releasing its Summer Blizzard Treat Menu early this year, on March 31. The menu features two new blizzard flavors. Dairy Queen is celebrating it 85th birthday this summer with a sweet deal. Dairy Queen Rewards members can snag a small blizzard for only 85 cents between March 24 and April 6, with a purchase of at least $1. The deal coincides with the fast food chain's new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, releasing a bit early this year, on March 31. The summer blizzard menu features two new flavors, two comebacks and one ultimate fan favorite. Here's what to know about the 85-cent blizzard deal and upcoming summer menu. How to redeem 85-cent blizzard at Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Rewards members may redeem a coupon for one 85-cent small blizzard of their choice with the purchase of $1 or more through the DQ Rewards mobile app. The coupon is only available to Dairy Queen Rewards members. The membership is free. To sign up, visit What blizzards are on Dairy Queen's summer menu? Dairy Queen is introducing two new blizzards this summer, the Mixing Bowl Mashup and Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake: Mixing Bowl Mashup: Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake pieces, choco chunks, strawberry topping Cheesecake pieces, choco chunks, strawberry topping S'mores: Marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and graham cracker crunch Marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and graham cracker crunch Confetti Cake: Cake pieces and confetti sprinkles Cake pieces and confetti sprinkles Cotton Candy: Cotton candy topping and sprinkles The Summer Blizzard Treat Menu will be available starting Monday, March 31. Where is your nearest Dairy Queen? To check where your nearest Dairy Queen location is, visit or check the free DQ Rewards mobile app. When was Dairy Queen founded? The first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. The location was operated by a man named Sherwood "Sherb" Noble. When did Dairy Queen first release blizzards? Dairy Queen debuted the blizzard ice cream treat in 1985, according to the Dairy Queen website. Prior, the fast food chain was known for its malts and shakes, banana splits, Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and Peanut Buster. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
