2018 Frozen Yogurt Industry News

December 21, 2018: sweetFrog Hosting “Deck the Halls” Fundraisers
December 19, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces 90 Day Sales in Excess of 100,000 Cups From Its Recent Field Results
December 17, 2018: Forever Yogurt Swirls in the New Year with Peppermint Bark Froyo
December 4, 2018: Fat Brands Acquires Yalla Mediterranean
November 29, 2018: Global Franchise Group Eyes Expansion Under New Owners
November 16, 2018: Pinkberry Teams Up with the ‘AQUAMAN’ Movie to Bring Fans a New Frozen Yogurt Flavor
November 16, 2018: 16 Handles Launches New Flavor: Duff’s Red Velvet Cake
November 14, 2018: Generation Next Franchise Brands Announces Launch of Corporate-Owned Portfolio of Robotic Vending Kiosks
November 9, 2018: sweetFrog Celebrates Veterans on Veterans Day
November 8, 2018: Orange Leaf Offers Veterans Free Froyo and Announces New Flavors
November 5, 2018: Second Cup Begins Strategic Review of Company, Despite Improved Q3 Results, Cannabis Plans
October 27, 2018: The Second Cup Coffee Company Ready to Enter Finland
October 11, 2018: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Reports First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Results
October 2, 2018: Generation NEXT Franchise Brands Completes Q1 with a Record $11.9 Million in Aggregate Bookings for Its Reis & Irvy’s Franchise Concept
October 2, 2018: Electrolux Strengthens Its Professional Beverage Offering by Acquired SPM Drink Systems
September 28, 2018: Pinkberry Announces New Pinkbee’s Tiramisu Flavor
September 27, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s, Robot-Staffed Frozen Yogurt Chain, Inks $546,750 Master Franchise Agreement in Little Rock, AR
September 26, 2018: Pinkberry and Baja Fresh Partner with NBC’s ‘The Good Place’
September 26, 2018: MTY Completes the Acquisition of sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt
September 26, 2018: La Boulangerie Acquires Loving Cup for Frozen Yogurt Expansion
September 21, 2018: Yogurtland Brings Back Pumpkin Pie Frozen Yogurt
September 20, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s, Robot-Staffed Frozen Yogurt Chain, Inks $3.2 Million Master Franchise Agreement in Knoxville, TN
September 19, 2018: Yasso to Release a New Range of Seasonal Frozen Yogurt Flavors
September 6, 2018: TCBY Brings Back Three Limited Only Fall Season Favorites
September 4, 2018: MTY Enters Agreement to Acquire sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
September 4, 2018: Dine Out at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in September and Help End Childhood Hunger
August 30, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s, Robot-Staffed Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Chain, Inks $3.2 Million Master Franchise Agreement in Dayton, Ohio
August 24, 2018: CBD (Cannabis Infused) Vegan Frozen Yogurt Now Available at UK’s Yogland
August 22, 2018: Yogurtland Adds 3 New Flavors for a Limited Time
August 21, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Hosting ‘Adopt a School’ Donation Drives
August 16, 2018: 16 Handles Launches Custard and Italian Ice
August 10, 2018: Pinkberry Introduces New Banana Bread Flavor
August 9, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Serves Up Unbeatable Back-to-School Deals
August 6, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Inks $9 Million Master Franchise Agreement in Cincinnati, Ohio
August 6, 2018: Make It a Cool Summer at Forever Yogurt with Mango Sunrise Sorbet and 2-for-1 Happy Hour
August 3, 2018: TCBY Celebrates Thirty-Seventh Year With Froyo Happy Hour
July 20, 2018: 16 Handles Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary!
July 17, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Robot-Staffed Frozen Yogurt Chain Inks $9.6 Million Master Franchise Agreements in Columbus, Ohio and Oklahoma City
July 17, 2018: sweetFrog Executes Strategic Takeover of Two Reno, Nevada Frozen Yogurt Shops
July 13, 2018: 16 Handles Offering Free Ice Cream, Froyo to Members on National Ice Cream Day
July 9, 2018: Yogurtland Celebrates National Ice Cream Day on July 15, 2018
July 9, 2018: Generation Next Franchise Brands Completes Fiscal 2018
June 29, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s, Robot-Staffed Frozen Yogurt Chain, Inks $21 Million Master Franchise Agreement in Atlanta
June 28, 2018: TCBY Says Hello to Summer With Two New Flavors
June 27, 2018: Yogurtland Taps Tango’s Predictive Analytics Technology for Location Planning
June 26, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces Robot Installations Across Three States
June 22, 2018: Pinkberry Launches Passion Mango Frozen Yogurt Flavor
June 19, 2018: Phil Mickelson Invests in Futuristic Frozen Yogurt Chain
June 15, 2018: Frozen Yogurt Store Llaollao to Reopen at Changi T2
June 12, 2018: Orange Leaf Shakes Up Summer With Smoothies and Shakes
June 12, 2018: TCBY Giving Away Froyo to Dads on Father’s Day
June 6, 2018: TCBY Gives Froyo Aficionados Two Refreshing Summer Flavors
May 30, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt Robots Announces Delivery for June Franchisee Installations
May 25, 2018: Spanish Frozen Yogurt Llaollao Returns (to Singapore) in June with First Outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2
May 22, 2018: Yogurtland Expands International Presence
May 18, 2018: Stoelting Foodservice Unveils C111-37 Countertop Soft-Serve Freezer
May 18, 2018: 16 Handles Introduces Cerealiously Cuckoo Flavor Made with Cocoa Puffs
May 17, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces $2.295 Million Franchise Contract Within New Orleans
May 7, 2018: Generation NEXT Franchise Brands Continues International Expansion Announcing $18 Million Master Licensing Agreement Within Australia
May 7, 2018: Jolly Rancher and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Present Two New Summer Swirls
May 2, 2018: Generation Next Franchise Brands Announces $22.3 Million Franchise Contract With Private Equity Group CH Capital for Miami Market
April 30, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Shows Strength with Strategic Hoopla Franchise Takeover
April 27, 2018: Pinkberry Launches A Perfect Matcha
April 26, 2018: Yogurtland Inks Multi-Store Deal for Dallas-Fort Worth
April 25, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Announces Cinco de Froyo Deal and Local Hero Promos for May
April 23, 2018: Generation NEXT Vending Robots to Debut at CinemaCon 2018
April 12, 2018: 16 Handles Launches Frozen Yogurt Flavor Made With Cinnamon Toast Crunch
April 12, 2018: Goji’s Now Wants To Be Known For Treats, Not Just Froyo
April 9, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Canada Licensee Closes $5.2 Million Master Franchise Contract for Calgary & Edmonton Markets
April 3, 2018: TCBY Springs Into April with Two New Flavors
April 2, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Reports Record Bookings Aggregating 714 Robots and Approximately $29 Million in Q3 FY18
March 21, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Inks Record $23 Million Franchise Deal for Los Angeles and Orange County Markets
March 20, 2018: Frozen Yogurt Vending Robots Targeting Captive Grocery Audience
March 19, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces Discovery Day (Unveiling of the Froyo Robot)
March 16, 2018: 16 Handles Introduces New Frozen Yogurt Flavor, Cerealiciously Loopy, Made With Froot Loops Cereal
March 5, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces Schedule for Upcoming April Installations
March 2, 2018: Pinkberry Fans Vote to Bring Back Meyer Lemon This Spring
February 22, 2018: Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Names Kendall Ware New President and COO
February 22, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Gears Up for St. Patrick’s Day Spring Season with Delicious New Flavors
February 14, 2018: Fro-No? Wim Yogurt Closes Doors as Team Heads to Walmart
February 14, 2018: Reis & Irvy’s Announces Four-Facility Sponsorship Agreement with NHL Team Dallas Stars
February 8, 2018: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Announces Strong 2017 Franchise Development Growth
February 8, 2018: It’s a Frozen Yogurt Affair! Pinkberry Launches in Lagos
January 31, 2108: 16 Handles Offering Free Yogurt on February 6
January 30, 2018: 16 Handles Launches Cookie Dough
January 29, 2018: Brix Holding Promotes Craig Erlich to CEO
January 29, 2018: TCBY Giving Away Froyo on National Frozen Yogurt Day
January 25, 2018: Generation NEXT Franchise Brands Announces Exclusive Partnership with Stoelting Foodservice to Supply Soft Serve Technology Within Reis & Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt Robots
January 18, 2018: Carpigiani Launches Compact Ice Cream Makers
January 16, 2018: Make Gelato Instantly at Home with This Miraculous New Machine (Solo Gelato)
January 16, 2018: Castanea Invests in Yasso
January 15, 2018: Generation NEXT Franchise Brands Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Producer Dannon YoCream for Reis & Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt Robots
January 12, 2018: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., Reports First Nine Months of Fiscal 2018 Operating Results
January 10, 2018: Generation Next Franchise Brands Completes Q2 of Fiscal 2018 with Approximately $6.6 Million in Bookings, Representing 25 Newly Appointed Reis & Irvy Franchisees
January 5, 2018: Pinkberry Rings in the New Year with New Pinkbee’s Chocolate
January 5, 2018: In Ice Cream War, Upstarts (Yasso) Grab Freezer Space from Ben & Jerry’s
January 2, 2018: Hormel Foods Teams Up With Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt to Launch Limited Edition Frozen Yogurt Flavor Featuring SKIPPY Peanut Butter