For our last post of the year, we’d like to recap the significant froyo events of 2023. And there was good news, the post-pandemic recovery continued and the number of new froyo shops worldwide increased by 46% this year. We also review the year in new froyo flavors, IFYA news, and froyo industry news.
Swirl of Honor News
Press Room →Spoon & Sprinkles of Davenport, Florida, Awarded Highest Honor, Three Swirls from IFYA’s Swirl of Honor Program
The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) is proud to welcome Spoon & Sprinkles of Davenport, Florida, to the Swirl of Honor program. Spoon & Sprinkles earned three swirls, the maximum possible number of swirls, based on four factors: frozen yogurt quality, store cleanliness, superior customer service, and environmentally friendly business practices.
Yoga-urt is the First 100% Vegan and Gluten-Free Soft Serve Store to Franchise
This news was provided by Yoga-urt. After eight successful years serving better-for-you options throughout Los Angeles, Yoga-urt, is now the first 100% vegan and gluten-free soft serve concept to offer franchise opportunities. Yoga-urt differentiates itself by using all organic and natural plant-based ingredients with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and debunking the assumption that… Read more »
Easy Breezy Opens in Los Gatos, CA and Earns Top Honors from Our Swirl of Honor Program
We are thrilled to announce the newest member of our Swirl of HonorTM program, Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt in Los Gatos, California. The brand new shop at 307 N Santa Cruz Ave. in downtown Los Gatos earned three swirls, the maximum possible number of swirls, based on frozen yogurt quality, store cleanliness, superior customer service,… Read more »
Yoga-urt Opens in Santa Monica, CA & is Awarded Three Swirls
Yoga-urt, which just opened in Santa Monica, California, is the newest recipient of three swirls from our Swirl of Honor program, the only quality seal program for froyo shops. Yoga-urt earned the maximum possible number of swirls, based on an assessment of frozen yogurt quality, store cleanliness, superior customer service, and environmentally friendly business practices…. Read more »
Yoga-urt to Open First Westside Location in Santa Monica, CA Soon
We’re excited to share some Swirl of Honor news with you. Yoga-urt, LA’s first and only all organic, plant-based a soft serve/froyo concept, is expanding! The Westside is getting its first Yoga-urt location! Yoga-urt will be opening their third location in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. The new location will serve eight… Read more »
The Year in Froyo, 2020 Edition
For our last post of the year, we’d like to recap the froyo events of 2020 and talk about key trends in froyo. Thanks to the worldwide pandemic, it was a tough year full of fear and uncertainty for just about everyone. Governments issued new mandates restricting business operations and recommending that people stay home… Read more »
Yoga-urt, LA’s Organic, Plant-Based Froyo Shop, Celebrates Fifth Anniversary This Weekend
Happy fifth anniversary to Yoga-urt in Kenneth Village, Glendale, CA! We have been fans and customers of their plant-based, probiotic, organic, allergy-friendly (gluten-free, soy-free) soft serve/frozen yogurt since day 1. Their froyo is made in small batches on site, from scratch, by hand and the end result is thick, creamy, all-natural deliciousness. Why is it… Read more »
Froyo Gives Back, 2020 Edition
Happy National Frozen Yogurt Month! Every June, we like to take the time to recognize frozen yogurt shops who show they care by giving back to others. First, let’s have a round of applause for owners of these froyo shops that have helped raise funds and donations for worthy causes, sponsored non-profit cause related events,… Read more »
Easy Breezy’s New Location in Marin County Earns Top Honors from Swirl of Honor Program
Easy Breezy’s fourth location in Corte Madera is their first in Marin County. The shop was recognized for commitment to frozen yogurt excellence. International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) welcomes its newest member, Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt (Corte Madera, CA), to the Swirl of HonorTM program. The new shop earned three swirls, the maximum possible number… Read more »