I really like Dairy Queen. There's something comforting and down-home about the chain of restaurants.
The stores are usually locally owned (or do a great job of appearing to be) and they're operated with a sense of community. The food is consistent; you know what to expect wherever you are. They actually make malts when most places only offer shakes.
I've always loved the advertising slogan of the affiliation of stores in the Lone Star State, where they designate the red Dairy Queen logo as a "Texas stop sign."
The restaurant is such a fixture that I included it as an item on the A Small Town In Texas project.
But, then ...
With all that said, there is one negative thing ... equally consistent ... I simply cannot understand.
Why are Dairy Queen rest rooms so terrible?
I'm sure there are exceptions, but the memories of any I've encountered are obliterated by the vast majority of DQ rest rooms that are filthy.
I get it that Dairy Queen wants to be associated with memories of the good old days, but maybe it's OK to spark those memories with food and friendly service, trusting that a clean, modern rest room only enhances the experience.
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