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The Reason We Lost So Many Dairy Queen Locations In 2025

staff@mashed.com (Rebecca Cross) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000

In 2025, the Lone Star State got a bit lonelier for Dairy Queen fans. Within a span of months, a series of locations shut their doors for good.

Before The Red Carpet: 16 Celebrities Who Worked At Fast Food Restaurants

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0000

There are plenty of famous singers, musicians, and movie stars whose working lives started with that humblest of first jobs: the fast food worker.

How Dairy Queen Ice Cream Gets Its Famous Curl

staff@mashed.com (Erica Martinez) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0000

If you've ever enjoyed a cone from Dairy Queen, you've likely wondered how the chain gets that signature curl on top of the ice cream. Here's the scoop!

Over 40 Years Ago This Item Changed Dairy Queen As We Know It

staff@mashed.com (Erica Martinez) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:03:00 +0000

Dairy Queen has been around since 1940, but its biggest and arguably most well-known product didn't debut until 45 years later, changing the game forever.

14 Restaurant Logos With Hidden Meanings

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0000

Even though these popular restaurant logos are instantly recognizable, you might not have spotted some of the hidden meanings within the designs.

15 Throwback Food Trends That Defined The '80s

staff@mashed.com (Tia Gardner) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0000

The 1980s were a decade of contrasts. From increasing portion sizes and low-fat crazes to all the neon packaging, these food fads will take you back in time.

All Your Dairy Queen Ice Cream Questions Answered

staff@mashed.com (DB Kelly) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:33:00 +0000

Dairy Queen ice cream has been around for a long time, but there's more to the soft serve cones and Blizzards than you'd think. Here's the scoop.

The Spicy Pepper That Adds A Kick To Dairy Queen's Texas Tacos

staff@mashed.com (Brynna Standen) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:30:02 +0000

Dairy Queen fans in Texas have a variety of exclusive menu items available to them, one of which was a fiery taco with one of the world's hottest peppers.

Dairy Queen Only Sells Tacos In This Lone State

staff@mashed.com (Naomi Kennedy) — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:15:27 +0000

Dairy Queen is ubiquitous throughout the U.S., but did you know that some locations sell tacos? To get them, you have to be in one particular state.

We Tried 13 Fast Food Burger Buns And This One Was The Worst

staff@mashed.com (Naomi Kennedy) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:15:23 +0000

Fast food hamburgers may not be known for their high-quality buns, but we tried 13 of them, and one set of buns fell far behind the rest. Here's why.

Discontinued Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors We'll Probably Never Eat Again

staff@mashed.com (Amy Bell) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:30:10 +0000

Many Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors only showed up on the menu for one season, never to return. Here are the discontinued flavors we'll likely never taste again.

Culver's Vs Dairy Queen: The Ultimate Frozen Treat Showdown

staff@mashed.com (Crawford Smith) — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:30:04 +0000

Dairy Queen and Culver's both originated in the Midwest and are known for their frozen treats, but which chain does them better? Time to find out.

Ice Cream Cakes From These 8 Chains Are The Best, According To Customers

staff@mashed.com (Anita Surewicz) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:30:15 +0000

Whether you're looking for a treat that's reasonably priced or something decadent and customizable, here's where you should head for the best ice cream cake.

Dairy Queen's 2024 Summer Blizzards Review: Three Cheers For Summer's Coolest New Power Players

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:56:11 +0000

Dairy Queen has just released three new Blizzard flavors, along with three returning favorites. We tried the new Blizzards to see how they hold up.

Shady Things About Dairy Queen's Menu

staff@mashed.com (Nikelle Murphy) — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:30:25 +0000

Dairy Queen has been a champion of frozen desserts for decades, but not everything about the menu is as sweet as the Blizzards and cones the chain is known for.

Dairy Queen Employees Once Had To Crush The Candy For Blizzards By Hand

staff@mashed.com (Lauren Waters) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:15:14 +0000

Dairy Queen is practically synonymous with its Blizzards, but the creamy, crunchy treats used to be quite contentious, particularly with candy companies.

How Serious Is Dairy Queen's Blizzard Upside-Down Policy?

staff@mashed.com (Katy Canada) — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:15:52 +0000

You might have seen DQ workers flip a Blizzard upside down before serving it but the truth behind that practice might turn your world upside down.

How Does Dairy Queen Stack Up Against Its Competitors?

staff@mashed.com (Amber Winston) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:30:29 +0000

Dairy Queen has been selling soft serve since 1940, but these days it has lots of competition. Here's how it stacks up with other stores offering frozen treats.

Dairy Queen's Fall Blizzards Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Helena Nichols) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:53:31 +0000

Dairy Queen's seasonal Blizzard menu has all the flavors we love -- chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon, and more. See which frozen treats we liked the best.

The Differences Between Soft Serve And Custard, Explained

staff@mashed.com (Hannah Reynoso) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:30:01 +0000

Let's unravel the delectable differences between soft serve and custard, two of our favorite summer treats, from ingredients to price to scooping style.