Dairy Queen Franchisees Close More Than 40 Locations Nationwide

Dairy Queen closes 46 locations nationwide since early 2025

Dairy Queen franchisees have shuttered at least 46 locations nationwide since early 2025, with the newest round of closures wiping out all but one of the chain's Alaska restaurants.

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Bad news for Blizzard fans: Alaska now has only one Dairy Queen left. This follows a franchise dispute last year that led to dozens of closures in Texas.

Dairy Queen Franchisees Close More Than 40 Locations Nationwide

Dairy Queen franchisees have closed at least 46 locations since early 2025, leaving Alaska with just one DQ remaining. Store closures affected Texas earlier this year.

Dairy Queen Closures Have Reached 46 Locations Nationwide