WASHINGTON — If you've ever been in a Rite Aid store, you've probably seen a Thrifty Ice Cream counter tucked away somewhere, offering a variety of flavors for just a few dollars per scoop.

But with Rite Aid filing for bankruptcy again and planning for all locations to eventually close or be sold to a new owner, fans of the frozen treat are wondering what will happen to Thrifty Ice Cream.

Is Thrifty Ice Cream going out of business?

Hundreds of Rite Aid stores have Thrifty counters in them, especially on the west coast. With the closure of those locations, the ice cream stands within will also shutter.

Since filing for bankruptcy earlier this month, Rite Aid hasn't given much information about the brand it purchased nearly 30 years ago.

But in a hearing notice about an auction to sell

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