All articles tagged with #dairy queen
Dairy Queen is closing 46 locations nationwide, with Texas taking the biggest hit after its operator declined renovations (about 42 Texas closures in Feb–Mar), while Alaska loses three stores leaving only one Blizzard location in Soldotna. A longtime Montana outlet in Great Falls also shut, but Dairy Queen is planning Puerto Rico expansion and continuing to roll out new flavors and partnerships.
Dairy Queen will give away a free small vanilla soft-serve cone at participating locations on March 19, with no purchase required and one per person; the offer excludes delivery and mobile orders. Fans can also sign up for the DQ Rewards loyalty program via the DQ App or DairyQueen.com for a chance to win free cones for a year.
Dairy Queen has launched its Fall Treat Collection featuring a new Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard, a returning Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, and a new Maple Cookie Shake, all available from August 29 at participating locations for a limited time.
Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring by offering free small vanilla soft-serve cones at participating locations nationwide. The annual Free Cone Day deal is available for one day only, and customers can also earn double points on any food purchase if they are DQ Rewards members. The promotion aims to welcome the arrival of spring with a sweet treat, and customers can find their nearest participating Dairy Queen restaurant by visiting DairyQueen.com or downloading the DQ mobile app.
To celebrate the first day of spring, Dairy Queen and Rita's are offering free ice cream cones and Italian ice at participating locations nationwide. Dairy Queen is hosting a "free cone day" featuring free small vanilla soft-serve cones, while Rita's is giving away free 6-oz. Italian ice in the available flavor of choice. Rita's is also using the occasion to launch its newest flavor, Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Ice, as a way to boost sales.
Participating Dairy Queen locations in the U.S. are celebrating the first day of spring by offering a free small vanilla soft serve cone to each visitor on Tuesday only, with a limit of one free cone per person while supplies last. The offer is valid at participating "non-mall locations" in person and not through delivery or mobile ordering. Additionally, DQ Rewards members will receive double points on any purchase on March 19.
Participating Dairy Queen locations are celebrating the first day of spring by offering a free small vanilla cone to each visitor on March 19, while supplies last, with a limit of one free cone per person. The offer is only valid in-store and not through delivery or mobile ordering, so interested individuals are encouraged to contact their nearest location directly to confirm participation.
Employees at a Kentucky Dairy Queen were forced to eat ice cream tainted with cleaning solution at a mandatory staff meeting, leading some to seek medical attention. The manager allegedly compelled the workers to consume the chemically contaminated soft serve, causing a burning sensation when swallowed. The Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and some employees have quit their jobs. The Dairy Queen location declined to comment on the allegations.
Employees at a Kentucky Dairy Queen allege that a manager forced them to eat ice cream contaminated with cleaning solution as punishment, with several experiencing burning sensations and seeking medical treatment. The incident, involving minors, is being investigated by Kentucky police, and no charges have been filed yet. This case highlights the importance of food safety and workplace regulations.
Employees at a Dairy Queen in Kentucky claim they were forced to eat ice cream contaminated with cleaning solution as punishment by their manager, with several experiencing burning sensations and seeking medical treatment. The incident is being investigated by Kentucky police, and no charges have been filed yet. This case highlights the serious issue of food contamination and product tampering, with examples of similar incidents in the past.
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, Dairy Queen is offering customers a free single Original Cheeseburger when they spend $1 or more on another item at participating locations. The offer is available through the Dairy Queen app and limited to one per customer. Additionally, Dairy Queen is selling Small Blizzard Treats for 85 cents until September 24. Other restaurants, such as McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, are also offering special deals for National Cheeseburger Day.
Dairy Queen abruptly closed its location in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, leaving customers shocked and disappointed. The closure comes after the store celebrated a grand reopening just three years ago. This is part of a larger trend of Dairy Queen closures across the country, possibly due to the lasting effects of the pandemic or a lack of interest in the stores. Other restaurant chains, such as Denny's and Cracker Barrel, have also struggled with closures in 2023.
A burglar attempted to break into a Lincoln Dairy Queen by throwing a concrete planter through the glass door, but failed to gain access to the office. The incident was captured on security cameras, and the suspect left the scene wearing a hooded sweatshirt, face mask, and glossy dark shoes. In a separate case, a man and woman are being investigated for using counterfeit $100 bills to make purchases at a Walmart in Lincoln. The suspects were caught on surveillance footage using the fake bills and attempting to receive change in real currency.
Dairy Queen is celebrating the fall season by offering 85-cent Blizzards at participating locations from September 11 to September 24. The promotion is available exclusively on the DQ App and features fan-favorite flavors like Pumpkin Pie and Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, as well as a new addition called the Royal Reese's Fluffernutter Blizzard. The fall menu is already available in stores, but the discounted offer starts on September 11.
One person was killed in a shooting near a Dairy Queen on the Northeast Side of Columbus. Columbus police are investigating the incident and looking for at least two possible suspects who may have fled the scene on foot. The victim was found outside the Dairy Queen and authorities do not believe they were an employee of the restaurant. Family members of the victim were present but declined to speak with the media. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.