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Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen Brings Back 85¢ Blizzards

September 8, 2025 By Dayton937

As part of their 85th birthday celebration Dairy Queens 85¢ Blizzards are returning for a limited time.

The blizzard deal will run from September 8 to September 21 for DQ Rewards members. Only available on the DQ app, you must make a purchase of $1 or more to redeem the deal. If you’re not already a DQ Rewards member, you can sign up here for the free membership, which includes exclusive deals, a birthday surprise, and a points system that can be redeemed for freebies.

Dairy Queen’s 2025 fall treat collection includes the new caramel toffee cookie blizzard. “Thick, chewy cookie pieces, toffee, and caramel blended with world-famous DQ soft serve to Blizzard perfection,” Dairy Queen wrote of its new creation in a news release. Also returning to the menu this fall is the fan-favorite pumpkin pie blizzard. The chain has also introduced a new maple cookie shake to its menu, though this won’t be eligible for the 85-cent blizzard deal.

For those unfamiliar with the iconic Dairy Queen dessert, a blizzard is a thick soft-serve treat loaded with various mix-ins like cookie pieces, candy, or brownies. Due to its thick consistency, Dairy Queen employees sometimes serve the dessert upside down to demonstrate its thickness. In addition to the new fall flavors, customers can also enjoy classic blizzard flavors like Reese’s peanut butter blizzard, Oreo cookie blizzard, chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard, and many more.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 85¢ Blizzards, Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen BOGO Blizzards

September 10, 2024 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen is celebrating its fall menu with a BOGO free blizzards offer for two weeks only. Dairy Queen Rewards members get a one-time use coupon in the DQ app to get BOGO free Blizzard treats. It’s free to join their rewards program and you’ll get various deals throughout the month. If you sign up for DQ Rewards specifically for the BOGO Blizzard offer, be sure to sign up before Sept. 20, because it can take up to 24-hours for deals to populate in the DQ app. Blizzards start at $4.

The Fall Blizzard Treat Menu will have fans falling at first bite with the all-new Caramel Java Chip Blizzard Treat, while classic favorites like the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat and French Silk Pie Blizzard Treat – emerging from the DQ® FREEZER – help fans celebrate fall with flavors of the season. The must-have lineup includes:

  • IT’S BACK! Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat : Real pumpkin pie pieces blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection and garnished with whipped topping and nutmeg.
  • IT’S BACK! French Silk Pie Blizzard Treat : Choco chunks, pie pieces, and cocoa fudge blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection and garnished with whipped topping.
  • NEW! Caramel Java Chip Blizzard Treat : Coffee, choco-espresso crunch pieces, and caramel topping blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection.
  • OREO® Fudge Brownie Blizzard Treat : OREO® cookie pieces, brownies, and cocoa fudge blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection.
  • Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard Treat : Salted caramel truffles, toffee pieces, choco chunks, and cocoa fudge blended with our world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection.
  • REESE’S PIECES® Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat : REESE’S PIECES® candy, chocolate chip cookie dough, and peanut butter topping blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection.
  • Royal NY Cheesecake Blizzard Treat : Cheesecake pieces and graham blended with DQ world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection then filled with a perfectly paired strawberry topping center.

Hurry! The new Fall Blizzard Treat Menu is available starting today at participating DQ locations nationwide for a limited time only.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: BOGO Blizards, Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen Unveils Summer Blizzard Lineup

March 30, 2024 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen is gearing up for summer 2024 with the debut of the new Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Party Blizzard Treat and more starting April 1, 2024.

 

Dairy Queen Unveils New Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Party Blizzard And More As Part Of 2024 Summer Blizzard Lineup

The menu, which features returning fan-favorite flavors and all-new summer flavors, includes:

  • New Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Party Blizzard Treat: Chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter topping, and rainbow confetti crunch blended with DQ soft serve to Blizzard perfection
  • New Picnic Peach Cobbler Blizzard Treat: Real peaches and cobbler pieces blended with world-famous DQ soft serve.
  • New Ultimate Cookie Blizzard Treat: A cookie lover’s dream, Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter blended with DQ soft serve.
  • Frosted Animal Cookie Blizzard Treat: Frosted Animal Cookie pieces and Pink Confetti Icing blended with DQ soft serve.
  • Brownie Batter Blizzard Treat: Brownie batter and chocolatey brownie dough pieces blended with DQ soft serve.
  • Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat: Cotton candy sprinkles blended with DQ soft serve.

To celebrate the new lineup, DQ is offering fans a Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) deal available only in the DQ Mobile App. From April 1 through April 14, fans can buy one of any size Blizzard Treat and get one of equal or lesser value for free.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Blizzard, Dairy Queen

Dairy Queens New Parmesan Garlic Chicken Strip Basket

March 23, 2024 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen looks to elevate its fried chicken basket game with the introduction of the new Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket.

Each Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket includes the brand’s juicy and tender chicken strips tossed in Parmesan Garlic sauce, Texas toast, French fries and choice of dipping sauce.

Dairy Queen Adds New Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket

DQ is also welcoming back the Honey BBQ Sauced & Tossed Basket, where you get the same sides listed above, with chicken strips tossed in a honey BBQ glaze that has a sweet and smoky BBQ flavor,

Both varieties can be enjoyed in four- or six-piece baskets.

You can find both Chicken Strip Baskets at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: Chicken Strip Basket., Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen Offering $7 Meal Deal

August 4, 2023 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen is running a limited-time promotion where they’re offering a pair of $7 Meal Deals featuring a 3-piece order of Chicken Strips or an Original Cheeseburger.

The Original Cheeseburger features a 100 percent seasoned beef patty, topped with melted Sharp American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a soft and toasted bun.

Chicken Strips feature the brand’s signature, all white meat seasoned chicken strips served with a choice of dipping sauce.

As part of each meal deal, you also get a side of French fries, drink and sundae to go with your entree choice.

You can find the $7 Meal Deal at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: $7 meal deal, Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen’s $7 Bacon Queso Cheeseburger Meal Deal

January 31, 2023 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen introduces the new Bacon Queso Cheeseburger as part of the brand’s new $7 Meal Deal.

The Bacon Queso Cheeseburger features a 100 percent seasoned beef patty topped with zesty queso and thick cut applewood-smoked bacon, served on a warm, toasted bun.

You can enjoy the Bacon Queso Cheeseburger a la carte, or as part of a $7 Meal Deal where you get one Bacon Queso Cheeseburger, plus a side of fries, a drink, and a small sundae for 7 bucks.

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Nutritional Information – Bacon Queso Cheeseburger

  • Calories: 430
  • Fat: 23g
  • Calories from Fat: 200
  • Carbs: 35g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sodium: 1000mg

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Bacon Queso Cheeseburger, Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen Adds Two New Blizzards

July 8, 2022 By Dayton937

Dairy Queen unveils their 2022 All-Star summer Blizzard lineup which includes the new Oreo Dirt Pie Blizzard, new Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard, and more.
Dairy Queen Adds New Oreo Dirt Pie Blizzard And New Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard
Here’s a closer look at the All-Star lineup:

The new Oreo Dirt Pie Blizzard features Oreo cookie pieces, gummy worms, and fudge crumble blended with the brand’s signature vanilla soft serve.

The new Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard blends rich cheesecake pieces and fudge-covered salty caramel pieces with the brand’s signature vanilla soft serve.

This year’s collection also includes the following fan-favorites:

  • Girl Scout Thin Mints Blizzard
  • Drumstick with Peanuts Blizzard
  • Cotton Candy Blizzard
  • Very Cherry Chip Blizzard

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Blizzard, Dairy Queen

First Day of Spring Freebies

March 19, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Who cares if the weather forecasters are predicting snow for the first day of spring.  Celebrating with a frosty treat has become tradition to welcome in the season and here are some of the eateries that are offering you free deals:

Start Spring Off Right—with FREE Italian Ice!

Every year Rita’s  celebrate the first day of spring by giving away free Italian Ice. That’s right, for over 20 years they’ve treated each and every Guest to a free Italian Ice. It’s a Rita’s Tradition. Just their way of kicking off the season—and spreading a little happiness.

Get your FREE Italian Ice from Rita’s on  Tuesday, March 20 from noon to 9 pm at 3371 East Stroop Road in Kettering, just west of The Greene.  The first day of spring only comes around once a year, so make it delicious!

 

What better way to celebrate the return of (hopefully) warmer weather than with a free ice cream cone?

Dairy Queen agrees and is giving away free ice cream cones to celebrate!

Participating non-mall Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations across the U.S. will celebrate the Fourth Annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday.  Ice cream fans will enjoy a free small vanilla soft serve cone with the signature DQ curl on top (limit one per customer while supplies last). At the same time, participating locations also will collect donations for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Last year,  Dairy Queen contributed nearly $300,000 in one day for local hospitals.

To celebrate the beginning of spring, DQ is offering a free small vanilla cone tomorrow
And one to look forward to:
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s  will be on Tuesday, April 10, so be sure to mark your calendars and grab your friends!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: Dairy Queen, free cone, Rita's, Spring Treat

First Day of Spring Free Deals

March 20, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

Dairy Queen ins welcoming the first official day of spring on Monday, March 20  by hosting Free Cone Day.  They will serve a FREE small vanilla soft-serve cone with its signature curl on top at participating locations. The promo also serves as a kick-off to Children’s Hospitals Week. Customers can leave a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, in exchange for the cool treat. Limit one per customer while supplies last.  Find the nearest DQ near you.

“We’re excited and ready to go for our Third Annual Free Cone Day,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Free cones have become a fan tradition — they love it. The icing on the cake is supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”

According to the company, last year “the Dairy Queen system raised more than $200,000 in one day for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”

 

Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring on March 20 by giving customers a FREE cup of its popular Italian Ice. This is its 25th year of the giveaway and more than a million guests are expected to cool off with the freebie this year. Get your FREE Italian Ice Monday, March 20 from noon to 9 pm at Rita’s, located at 3371 E Stroop Rd in Kettering just west of The Greene.

 

Stay tuned for more info on Ben & Jerry’s free ice cream day April 4th!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dairy Queen, Rita's Italian Ice

1/2 Off at Kettering Dairy Queen Today Only

January 18, 2017 By Dayton Most Metro

On Saturday, January 21st the DQ at 2056 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering is celebrating Fan Appreciation Day with a huge sale. 

EVERYTHING in the store (except gift cards) will be HALF PRICE!!! This only happens once a year! Spread the word and get here early and stock up your freezers with all the cakes, Buster Bars, Dilly Bars, DQ Sandwiches, Blizzards, etc. that you can fit!! NO Limits, But once our stock is gone, it’s gone! No orders for a future day/time will be taken. Everything is cash/credit and carry!

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: blizzards, Dairy Queen, DQ

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