New Delhi, July 13 -- Fans of Dairy Queen's famous Blizzard ice cream have fewer places to grab the frozen treat after the company closed 46 franchise stores across the United States.

The closures have happened since early 2025, with Texas being hit the hardest. Out of the 46 stores that shut down, 42 were in Texas, while recent closures in Alaska and Montana have added to the total.

The Texas closures were linked to a dispute between Dairy Queen and one of its largest franchise operators, Project Lonestar. According to reports, the franchisee failed to complete required renovations at its restaurants, leading Dairy Queen to end its franchise agreements.

Once those agreements ended, the stores could no longer operate as Dairy Queen out...