Which ice cream chain is owned by Berkshire Hathaway?

The ice cream chain owned by Berkshire Hathaway is Dairy Queen.

Dairy Queen is operated by International Dairy Queen, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. Berkshire has owned the chain since 1998, making it one of the conglomerate's best-known consumer businesses. Dairy Queen sells soft serve, Blizzards, sundaes, milkshakes, cakes, and a broader fast-food menu that includes burgers, chicken, fries, and hot dogs.

The first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. Sherb Noble operated that location after working with the McCullough family, whose soft-serve formula helped launch the chain. The brand later expanded through franchising and became an international restaurant network.

A frequent mix-up is assuming Berkshire owns every famous fast-food or dessert chain. KFC and McDonald's are separate companies, while Baskin-Robbins belongs to Inspire Brands. Berkshire also owns other food and retail businesses, but Dairy Queen is its signature ice-cream-chain holding.