A Dairy Queen franchise owner is closing down 25 locations in Texas and auctioning off equipment and seating from 24 of those locations. Although Dairy Queen is a popular brand in Texas and nationwide, the closures come as other fast-food chains, such as Red Lobster, have downsized due to changing consumer habits.

A total of 25 Dairy Queen restaurants across Texas have closed their doors as the 'entire contents' of 24 locations have gone up for auction because the owner must liquidate the assets

Dairy Queen confirmed 25 Texas locations closed last week, with many of the restaurants' contents now being auctioned off online.

Dairy Queen locations across Texas are listed on an online auction site, which claims they are shutting down. Here's where and what we know so far.

Last week, more than 20 Dairy Queens across Texas closed. Now, the items inside each restaurant, including some in the Houston area, have hit the auction block. “Multiple Dairy Queen locations are closing their doors and must liquidate the assets,

Even after the closings, Texas will still be home to the most Dairy Queens out of all states. HOUSTON — More than two dozen Texas Dairy Queen restaurants are closing around the state, including some in the Houston area.