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Dairy Queen Closes 25 Texas Locations Amid Lawsuit

2/24/2025

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Twenty-five Dairy Queen locations in Texas, including three in North Texas, have closed due to a lawsuit over royalty fees.
Franchise owner Project Lonestar accuses American Dairy Queen Corporation of interfering with store sales.
The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $4 million, stemming from disputes over royalty payments.
Despite these closures, over 500 Dairy Queen restaurants continue to operate in Texas.

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Story summary

Twenty-five Dairy Queen locations in Texas, including three in North Texas, have closed due to a lawsuit over royalty fees.
Franchise owner Project Lonestar accuses American Dairy Queen Corporation of interfering with store sales.
The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $4 million, stemming from disputes over royalty payments.
Despite these closures, over 500 Dairy Queen restaurants continue to operate in Texas.