We found seven froyo shops that are currently open and they all opened after the pandemic. They are all counter-serve. We also found six froyo shops that closed, and four of these were from Europe. Some of the local ice cream shops and other non-froyo-shops may also carry froyo. Another Pinkberry is set to open in Basrah, soon.
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January Froyo Shop Openings & Closings
January was a slower month for froyo shop openings. We found 38 new froyo shops in 16 countries. There was a three-way tie for the country with the most openings. The United States, Philippines, and South Korea had four new openings a piece.
Inter(national) Frozen Yogurt Day is February 6
The biggest day in frozen yogurt is just a few days away. Our favorite day of the year, National/International Frozen Yogurt Day, is Thursday, February 6. We’ll do our best to bring you all the NFYD/IFYD specials, so expect many updates to the following list. For ease, the shops are listed in alphabetical order.
Yogurtland Drops Two Exclusive Offers for National Frozen Yogurt Day
It’s almost time for the biggest froyo celebration of the year, and we have the Yogurtland NFYD deets.
Dessert Shop 2025 Trends & Outlook
As we step into 2025, the dessert shop landscape is brimming with exciting opportunities, but there are also challenges ahead as food and labor costs are expected to continue to rise in the US. Here’s an overview of the restaurant outlook for 2025.
2025 Froyo & Froyo-Related Product Shows, Open Houses, & Trade Shows
We’ve just updated the list of frozen yogurt and food service open houses, product shows, and trade shows for 2025. This list includes open houses, product shows, and trade shows that might interest those currently a part of or aspiring to join the frozen yogurt industry.
2025 Froyo Flavor Forecast
Curious about the latest flavor trends? We’ve got you covered with our 2025 flavor trends forecast. Based on insights from culinary thought leaders, including chefs, flavor experts, and industry insiders, we’ve identified the key trends that might dominate the frozen yogurt scene this year. Here’s a look at the flavors that are making waves in the frozen dessert scene.
2024 Froyo Openings by Country
In 2024, we found 680 new businesses that serve froyo in 55 countries. The most openings occurred in Asia, which accounted for 54% of the new openings, followed by North America with 21%, and Europe with 10%. Here’s the breakdown by country.
December Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
In December 2024, we found 53 new businesses serving froyo representing 24 countries. This was very similar to November 2024, when we found 52 new froyo businesses in 22 countries. The most openings occurred in Australia, with eleven, which isn’t surprising considering that the Australian summer runs from December to February. Indonesia had the second most openings, with six, followed by the Philippines with five.
The Year in Froyo Review, 2024 Edition
For our last post of the year, we look at what happened in the frozen yogurt industry. To measure growth, we looked at froyo shop openings worldwide, froyo chain location counts, new froyo shops in California, and new froyo trucks and trailers. We also tracked new froyo flavors and flavor trends. And we summarize IFYA news and froyo press releases.