Chapter 11 bankruptcy, season sales, franchisee trouble — Here’s why multiple ice cream brands in US are shutting shops

A number of popular ice cream brands in the United States have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and are preparing to close stores in multiple locations, according to a report by The Street.

These ice cream chains include household names in the US such as Dairy Queen, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakhouse and Rita’s Italian Ice.