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Beloved ice cream franchise closing 46 locations nationwide
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Since early 2025, Dairy Queen has closed at least 46 locations across the U.S., with Texas experiencing the largest number of closures due to a franchise operator's refusal to renovate restaurants.
- Alaska now has only one remaining Dairy Queen location after three stores closed in July, leaving residents with limited access to the chain's signature Blizzard treats.
- A 39-year-old Dairy Queen in Great Falls, Montana, shut down in June, with the owner shifting to a Mediterranean fast-casual concept amid changing market conditions.
- Rising food prices and shifting consumer habits are contributing to declining visits at fast-food drive-thrus, impacting chains like Dairy Queen.
- Despite closures, Dairy Queen plans to expand into Puerto Rico with 20 new "Grill & Chill" locations and is launching new Blizzard flavors and promotions to attract customers.
