Dairy Queen announced today that it will be closing 5,700 locations nationwide. The closures come as the company faces declining sales and increasing competition from other fast food chains. The affected locations are a mix of corporate-owned and franchised stores. Dairy Queen said that it will be working with affected employees to find new jobs.

The closures are the latest in a series of setbacks for Dairy Queen. The company has been struggling for years, and its sales have been declining steadily. In 2022, Dairy Queen’s sales fell by 5%. The company’s declining sales are due to a number of factors, including changing consumer tastes, competition from other fast food chains, and the rising cost of food. The closures of 5,700 locations will represent a significant blow to Dairy Queen. The company currently has over 6,800 locations in the United States and Canada. The closures will affect thousands of employees and customers.