Dairy Queen is a chain of fast-food restaurants that primarily serves soft-serve ice cream and frozen treats, burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, and milkshakes.
Founded in 1940 by John Fremont McCullough in Joliet, Illinois
Began franchising in 1944
Introduced the Dairy Queen Blizzard in 1985
Has over 4,600 locations worldwide
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A soft-serve ice cream treat that can be customized with various mix-ins.
A frozen treat that consists of vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate.
A soft-serve ice cream treat with various toppings, served in a waffle cone.
A classic burger served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.
Tender strips of breaded chicken served with dipping sauce.
A Blizzard is made with soft-serve ice cream and mixed with various toppings using a special blending machine, while a McFlurry is made with a pre-made vanilla shake mix and mixed with toppings using a spoon. Blizzards are typically thicker and creamier than McFlurries.
No, fries are a separate menu item that must be ordered separately. Dairy Queen also offers onion rings as an alternative side.
Most Dairy Queen soft-serve ice cream is gluten-free, but some toppings and mix-ins may contain gluten. Customers with gluten allergies should check with their local Dairy Queen before ordering.
The Oreo Blizzard is consistently one of the most popular flavors. Other popular flavors include Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Butterfinger.
Yes, Dairy Queen does offer a selection of Light Smoothies and Light Blizzards that are lower in calories and fat than the regular versions. They also offer a selection of salads that can be ordered without dressings or toppings for a lower calorie option.