When 25 Dairy Queen locations across Texas suddenly shut down, most people saw it as just another business decision. But for small-town Texas, these weren’t just fast-food joints—they were community hubs, meeting places, and pieces of local identity. I

n this episode, I break down why these closures mean far more to the people than they do to the investors who made the call.What happens when a town loses one of its last gathering spots? Why do corporate decisions often overlook the human impact? And what does this say about the future of small-town America?Join me, Matt Pierce, as I unpack the real story behind these closures and what they reveal about the growing disconnect between corporate America and the communities they serve.

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