The iconic Sanibel Dairy Queen goes on sale. What to know about this local treasure for treats
An iconic piece of Sanibel history will soon have new owners.
The Dairy Queen along Periwinkle Way is on the market for millions just eight months after Hurricane Ian nearly totaled the barrier island.
According to reports, the beloved restaurant suffered extensive damage during Ian like most of the island, having remained closed since September. As the Burns Family Team realtors on the listing said, this sale will be an opportunity to revitalize a well-known and once thriving business in the community.
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Here’s what we know about the list of the island’s beloved restaurant as it passes ownership:
How much does the Sanibel Dairy Queen cost?
The Sanibel Dairy Queen is on sale for $2 million by the Burns family team.
What are some of the characteristics of the sale?
Referring to the deal as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to own Sanibel’s iconic Dairy Queen,” the agents write that the deal includes the restaurant and the two surrounding properties.
Located near a sought-after location with high visibility and good traffic, the sale totals one acre of land and approximately 200 feet of highly sought-after Periwinkle frontage.
Finally, the agents discuss the recognition of this property among locals and tourists, adding that it has been visited by generations of people. Despite the hurricane-damaged buildings, this would be an opportunity to rebuild a once thriving and iconic island business.
Will it always be a Dairy Queen?
According to the listing, the property includes the franchise agreement with grandfathered rights to a “very desirable split, duplex and land behind the restaurant, and a third vacant lot adjacent to the west.”
The listing mentioned that everyone recognized the Sanibel Dairy Queen and that it was waiting for a new owner and operator.
What happened to the previous owners?
One of the owner’s family members, Ashley Meyers Street, shared a Facebook post detailing what the Sanibel community has meant to her family over the years and what it’s been like to move on.
“My family has owned and operated this iconic Sanibel Dairy Queen for 50 years. Thank you for all the kind and thoughtful comments we read on this page. Three generations have participated, giving blood sweat and tears to learn about this hard work , sacrifice, and success looks like,” Street said in a Facebook post. “The Meyers family, like many of you, have created lasting memories in this charming little red and white building. We’re so proud of the legacy we’ve had the opportunity to create, which we consider so much more than ice cream cones. .”
“Hurricane Ian was not the end we would have wanted. Like many who have been devastated by the storm, the end of this chapter comes with great loss and sadness. We pray that the new owner of this property feels the same lifelong attachment to a beautiful island and its wonderful visitors.”
When was the Sanibel Dairy Queen first built?
The Sanibel Dairy Queen was first built in 1971.
Was it the oldest Dairy Queen built in Florida?
For the oldest Dairy Queen in the sunshine state, that title belongs to the Dairy Queen of New Smyrna Beach. Opened in 1953 by Mary McGuirk, Volusia County’s iconic Dairy Queen has become a tradition for locals and a must-visit for travelers.
What treats does Dairy Queen offer?
The fast food chain is known for its many different flavors of “Blizzards” and other sweet concoctions, providing toppings ranging from Oreos and M&M’s to Snickers and Reese’s.
Beyond the sweet treats, it offers regular menu items, such as sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, salads, and chicken tenders.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Sanibel’s iconic Dairy Queen is on sale. What we know about the deal
