Not all DQs are owned by one company. Many are owned by individuals. The owners can opt out of monthly specials, certain flavors and certain offers.
Grants pass had the dreamsicle cone from March-august because it’s part of a summer flavor deal. Just like they have “blizzard of the month” flavors for each season. Example: Christmas time = peppermint hot cocoa Thanksgiving time = pumpkin pie Summer= summer berry cheesecake During the summer, dreamsicle is VERY popular, so it goes very quickly & you can only order so much product at one time, so if you were in at the time that it was being served, and they said they didn’t have it, chances are that they sold out of it & are just as annoyed as you are about it.
Privately owned stores don't advertise like the main chain stores, they usually have there own promotions & discounts. They like to see how the main chain stores profit before committing to a new product. Hope this was useful.
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