Rite Aid’s store closures is raising concerns about the future of the iconic Thrifty Ice Cream brand and counters across the U.S.

In addition to Walgreens, brand management companies Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global and Marquee Brands have been evaluating Rite Aid's intellectual property and potentially its loyalty program, according to the people who asked not to be named because the process is private.

It’s been one year since Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and closed dozens of stores in southwest Michigan and Ohio.