Dairy Queen Closes 12 More Locations Across Texas, Impacting Local Communities

Dairy Queen is facing significant closures across Texas, with recent reports confirming the shutdown of 37 locations in just two months, including six that closed on March 24. The affected areas include Hemphill, Jasper, Kountze, Huntington, Lufkin, and Longview, all operated by a single franchise owner. This wave of closures follows the earlier announcement of 25 shut locations in February, attributed to an 'isolated event' as stated by a Dairy Queen spokesperson. Longtime customers express their sadness, particularly regarding job losses for employees who have dedicated years to the franchise. While Texas still boasts the highest number of Dairy Queen restaurants in the country, the closures mark a significant loss for local communities. The chain's iconic Roseville location in Minnesota also remains closed, with no plans for reopening, highlighting broader challenges facing the brand.