Froyo activity is definitely picking up, with more froyo shop openings in April than in any of the previous months of 2023. We found 46 new froyo shops in 16 countries in April, compared to 41 openings in 14 countries in March. Malaysia and Indonesia tied for first place with 10 new shops each. Italy was third with six new shops.
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May at Menchie’s
We have the latest news from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, including two NEW flavors, a new collectible spoon, and two Double Smiles Days. The new flavors are Whipped Lemonade froyo and Dark Chocolate Candy froyo made with Dove Chocolate.
Current Design Trends for Frozen Yogurt Shops
This article was contributed by Mindful Design Consulting a commercial interior design and branding agency located in San Diego, California. Beginning with the first froyo movement of the 1980s, the public’s love for frozen yogurt became a solid and enduring presence in the dessert world. Today, customers continue to search for healthier alternatives to traditional… Read more »
Eco-Friendly Froyo Shops, the 2023 Edition
In recognition of Earth Day 2023, we’d like to recognize the efforts of a few frozen yogurt businesses that have shown their commitment to the environment. Some of the eco-friendly froyo shops on this year’s list have found new ways to be environmentally responsible. Also, if we recognized your shop in the past, we likely… Read more »
New Soft Serve Machine Trade-In Program for IFYA Members
Happy Earth Month! We’re excited to partner with PASMO America to bring you a new member benefit that’s also good for the planet. If you’re thinking of getting new, more energy-efficient froyo machines to replace your older units, PASMO America is giving IFYA members a credit of up to $2,500 per soft serve machine and… Read more »
Should Your Froyo Shop Go Cashless?
While many coffee shops have gone cashless, cashless froyo shops are much rarer, though they do exist. A Yogurtland location in Denver went cashless after multiple robberies in 2020. A Menchie’s in downtown Washington DC went cashless early, since 2018 or earlier. Front Porch in Round Rock, Texas is also a cashless froyo shop. Yoga-urt,… Read more »
March Froyo Shop Openings & Closings
March was a busy month for froyo, with 41 new froyo shops opening in 14 countries, compared to 27 openings in 13 countries in February and 38 openings in 17 countries in January. Indonesia and Malaysia led the way with the most openings, tying with four. Indonesia also had the most froyo shop openings in… Read more »
PASMO America Expands Sales Team With New Manufacturers’ Representative Groups
This news was provided by PASMO America. With the Addition of the New Rep Groups, PASMO America Has Sales Reps in 60% of the US Calabasas, CA – PASMO America announced that they have added six manufacturers’ representative groups. These partnerships strengthen PASMO’s sales presence at a time of growing demand for PASMO’s soft serve… Read more »
April at Menchie’s
Menchie’s is bringing back two fan favorites for April and they’re both vegan. Vegan Oatly Vanilla, made with Oatly oat milk, is 100% plant-based. It’s t-OAT-tally delicious and “Oat of this World.” You’ll be surprised by how creamy it is and how it goes with all those yummy toppings. Vegan Oatly Vanilla is gluten-free and… Read more »
Froyo in Bahrain: History, Trends & Shops
Bahrain, the island country in the Persian Gulf east of Saudi Arabia, has a population of 1.702 million. It has a subtropical climate and sandy deserts. And yes, you can find froyo there – lots of froyo. According to our research, froyo first appeared around 2011. Several froyo shops opened in 2011. Bahrain was relatively… Read more »