Austintown getting a new Dairy Queen

Austintown

The township’s new Dairy Queen store will have neighborhood appeal, said owner Raymond Smith.

Smith and his wife Christine, who also own the Dairy Queen in Cornersburg, broke ground Monday on their next sweet treat venture.

The 3,000 square foot store will be located at the corner of Norquest Boulevard and state Route 46, which Smith said is a much more accessible spot than its previous home in a plaza off Route 46.

“Because of their location in the plaza, it was kind of hidden,” he said. “That’s one reason we moved it down. We wanted it to be closer to some rooftops and become a neighborhood-type Dairy Queen.”

Smith said expanding his business to the township was an easy decision.

“The township has been very good to work with and really accommodating,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being in the Austintown community.”

Trustee Lisa Oles was also on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony. She said the Dairy Queen should do well in its new location. Construction shoulf take 12 to 14 weeks.

“I think it’s wonderful,” she said. “It cleaned up that corner and hopefully will help generate more business.”

Read more in Tuesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com