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- Cuisine
- Ice Cream & Burgers
- Currency
- USD
- Price range
- USD$
- Last verified
- 8 September 2026
Prices are before sales tax, which is added at the register and depends on your state and city. Work out your total with our restaurant sales tax calculator.
Founded in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois, after Iowa-based father-and-son J.F. and Alex McCullough spent years perfecting a soft-serve ice cream formula and found a business partner willing to sell it exclusively as soft-serve rather than hardened ice cream. The Blizzard, its signature blended treat, launched in 1985 and reportedly became one of the most successful single product launches in fast-food history at the time.
Blizzard
Blizzard (Small)
$4.49
Blizzard (Medium)
$5.29
Food
Classic Hot Dog
$3.89
330 kcal
Chili Cheese Dog
$5.39
420 kcal
French Fries
$4.09
Onion Rings
$5.39
Price insights
Dairy Queen prices in the United States at a glance
- Items listed
- 6
- in 2 sections
- Lowest price
- $3.89
- Classic Hot Dog
- Middle price
- $4.89
- median item
- Highest price
- $5.39
- Chili Cheese Dog
We list 6 Dairy Queen items in the United States, across 2 menu sections. Prices run from $3.89 for Classic Hot Dog to $5.39 for Chili Cheese Dog. The middle price is $4.89.
How prices vary by menu section
| Section | Items | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | 2 | $4.49 | $4.89 | $5.29 |
| Food | 4 | $3.89 | $4.69 | $5.39 |
Food has the lowest average price at $4.69, and Blizzard has the highest at $4.89.
How Dairy Queen compares in the United States
By the middle price of the items we list, Dairy Queen is the 12th cheapest of the 40 chains we track in the United States. That is 11 chains cheaper and 28 chains more expensive. Because this ranks the items on our lists, it says more about the kind of food each chain sells than about value for money.
Chains with similar prices in the United States
- StarbucksSlightly cheaper · middle price $4.45 · 5 items
- Culver'sSlightly cheaper · middle price $4.89 · 5 items
- WhataburgerSlightly pricier · middle price $4.95 · 5 items
- Burger KingSlightly pricier · middle price $5.74 · 6 items
Figures use the items listed above. See how we collect and check prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a small Blizzard at Dairy Queen?
A small Blizzard costs around $4.49 at US Dairy Queen locations, based on pricing checked May 2026 — franchisees set their own prices, so figures vary by market.
Other fast food menus in the United States
TheManued is not officially affiliated with Dairy Queen. Prices are independently verified and may vary by location and over time. See Dairy Queen in other countries.