# Alaska’s Dairy Queen Crisis | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-07-03T01:32:03+00:00
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Three Dairy Queen locations in Alaska have vanished overnight, leaving just one store in Soldotna standing — and sparking shockwaves across the state. Once thriving hubs like Anchorage’s Tudor Road, which set sales records and even required air freight for ice cream, are now shuttered with no explanation. The original owner, Greg Todd, who sold his Alaska franchises in 2017 to retire, is stunned and heartbroken. Meanwhile, the family-run Soldotna location, owned for over 40 years by Pete Ischi, remains strong — and his son is stepping in to keep it alive. With Alaska’s high costs and remote logistics making operations tough, the Dairy Queen corporation is now hunting for new owners to fill the void. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/740cf6090bee727f

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