Data: Yelp, Axios research; Note: Includes stores categorized as "ice cream" on Yelp that have reviews; Ties were awarded to the more nationally-popular chain; Chart: Kavya Beheraj and Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
Jeni's may be belovedlocally, but it hasn't dethroned Dairy Queen, at least when it comes to sheer number of locations.
Scooping the news: Dairy Queen is the most common ice cream chain across the Columbus metro area, per an analysis of Yelp data from Axios' Kavya Beheraj and Erin Davis.
The big picture: Dairy Queen also reigns over most of the nation, as it's the most dominant chain in nearly 75% of U.S. counties.
Yes, but: Just because a chain is the biggest doesn't mean it's the best.