Recognizing the Second Street Dairy Queen on Being Named Number One Store in the Nation

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Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Manchester Dairy Queen on Second Street for finishing 2022 as the highest earning Dairy Queen store in the country. Out of 4,353 locations, the store on Second Street stood out as the highest performing in the nation thanks to their invested leadership and equally dedicated staff. This tremendous accomplishment is a testament to the store's commitment to the city of Manchester and the decades- long connections they've forged with local business owners and lovers of cold Blizzards.

Since the 1970s, the Dion family has been a mindful steward of the franchise and has expanded its presence across Southern New Hampshire. Despite their tremendous growth, the Dions always centered their business around the fundamental values of community outreach, integrity, and service with a smile. In the face of major recessions and a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, the Dairy Queen on Second Street has continued to adapt and evolve into the thriving business it is today. As a fellow restaurant owner, I have seen the challenges posed by COVID-19 in the industry and commend the Dion family for their can-do attitude which has seen them claim the number one spot in the nation for Dairy Queens.

I look forward to seeing all that the Second Street Dairy Queen accomplishes in the years to come, and I know that the citizens of Manchester will continue to show their unequivocal support for one of the area's most frequented stops for a quick bite and an ice-cold scoop. On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I commend the Dion family and their amazing staff for making the Second Street Dairy Queen the highest earning store in the nation, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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