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Whether it\u2019s a fast-food lunch or a coffee shop pastry, eating out in the U.S. feels like it costs more with every passing month. Even small \u201ctreat yourself\u201d moments, like grabbing a cookie or a cone, can now run close to what used to be a full meal.<\/p>\n
One Illinois woman decided to film her latest sticker shock moment after what was supposed to be a simple dessert stop ended in disbelief.<\/p>\n
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TikToker Britny (@britny_k5) posted a video sharing her experience trying to find an affordable treat during her errands. Her clip quickly drew attention, reaching more than 18,800 views.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been out and about running errands today, and I thought, oh, I deserve a little treat,\u201d she says at the start of the video. \u201cWent to lunch with my husband, did some shopping, got some pumpkins to carve, and I was like, I\u2019ll get a little treat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her first stop was Crumbl Cookies. Specifically, she had her eye on the viral Dubai cookie.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just want one,\u201d she says. \u201cI don\u2019t need all four. I don\u2019t have the self-control for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
But when she opened the app, reality hit. \u201cIt was almost $8 before tax,\u201d she says. \u201cAbsolutely not. I\u2019m not spending that on one cookie.\u201d<\/p>\n
So she decided to grab ice cream instead. \u201cI\u2019ll go get a little bit of ice cream,\u201d she says. \u201cWhatever.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018$7.20 for a Small Blizzard. Excuse Me?\u2019 <\/p>\n
Britny pulled into Dairy Queen<\/a> and ordered what she thought was a simple small blizzard.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s pumpkin cheesecake. Nothing special, nothing fancy,\u201d she says, laughing. \u201cShe didn\u2019t tell me till I got to the window. $7.20 for a small blizzard. $7.20!\u201d<\/p>\n She shakes her head in disbelief. \u201cExcuse me. I should have just got the dang cookie I wanted in the first place,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Still, she wasn\u2019t about to waste it. \u201cYou best believe I\u2019m gonna lick this entire cup clean and get my $7 worth,\u201d she says. \u201cBecause that is outrageous. Outrageous.\u201d<\/p>\n In her caption, she sums it up perfectly: \u201c$7.20 for a blizzard?! In this economy?!\u201d<\/p>\n Dairy Queen Prices Have Been Climbing <\/p>\n According to a statement<\/a> by Dairy Queen CEO Troy Bader in 2023, prices had risen roughly 11% over just two years. That number lines up with what customers have been feeling and complaining about online.<\/p>\n This year, several users took to social media to share similar frustrations, with one saying they couldn\u2019t believe how much Blizzards now cost. In response, the company clarified<\/a> that each Dairy Queen franchise sets its own prices, meaning costs can vary depending on location.<\/p>\n @britny_k5<\/a> $7.20 for a blizzard?! In this economy?! #dairyqueen<\/a> #crumblecookie<\/a> #economy<\/a> #treatyourself<\/a> #fyp<\/a> \u266c original sound \u2013 Britny<\/a> Dining Out Costs Keep Rising Across the Board <\/p>\n The Consumer Price Index<\/a> shows that \u201cfood away from home\u201d prices, meaning restaurants and fast-food chains, rose 0.3% from July to August 2025, and were 3.9% higher than the previous year.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, prices for restaurant and fast-food items are expected to increase by another 3.3% in 2026, according to federal data.<\/p>\n So while Britny\u2019s $7 Blizzard might feel extreme, it reflects a wider reality: eating out, even casually, is getting more expensive everywhere.<\/p>\n The Mary Sue has reached out to Britny (@britny_k5) and Dairy Queen via email for comment.<\/p>\n Have a tip we should know? [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n \t![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ljeonida-Mulabazi-Marysue.png\")
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