Remember back in September when the IFYA declared that September was Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month? It was inevitable that we’d also have a New Frozen Yogurt Flavors month…and it’s November. We are always exciting to hear about and try new frozen yogurt flavors, including seasonal flavors. We love the comforting flavors of fall frozen yogurt…. Read more »
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Tips on Choosing a Logo for Your Frozen Yogurt Business
Your logo represents your frozen yogurt business and an important part of your brand. Before you have your logo designed, it’s important to understand your brand – what you’d like your product or service to mean to customers, including their perceptions, beliefs and feelings. Frozen yogurt shops typically want to be perceived as fun, fresh… Read more »
To Brand or Not to Brand: Are All Frozen Yogurt Cups Created Equal?
Are all frozen yogurt cups created equal? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Andy Lin, to explain why consumers and frozen yogurt shops care about branded frozen yogurt cups. Andy is the Web and Marketing Manager for CarryOutSupplies.com. Do Consumers Care About Branded Frozen Yogurt Cups? By Andy Lin CarryOutSupplies.com is occasionally asked whether consumers… Read more »
The Importance of Branding in Today’s Competitive Frozen Yogurt Market
As the frozen yogurt market becomes ever more crowded competitive, the stronger, more successful brands are the ones that offer distinctive benefits that consumers prefer. Preference translates into a higher willingness to pay and loyalty. How does a frozen yogurt shop define its brand? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Andy Lin, to provide… Read more »
October is Frozen Yogurt Packaging Month
Frozen Yogurt Packaging Month This month’s spotlight is on frozen yogurt packaging: the cups, spoons, cup lids and more that we’d have a hard time eating frozen yogurt without. We’ll have two articles from IFYA’s Packaging and Branding expert, Andy Lin of CarryOutSupplies.com and an interview with at least one frozen yogurt packaging innovator. Cups, spoons,… Read more »
A Healthy Approach to Frozen Yogurt Toppings
At the IFYA we believe that frozen yogurt should be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle and toppings, with the exception of fresh fruit, should be added in moderation. Nutritionists recommend the following strategies at a self-serve frozen yogurt shop: Choose the smallest cup size available. The larger the cup, the more frozen yogurt… Read more »
Keeping Your Frozen Yogurt Toppings Bar Clean & Sanitary
The IFYA believes a frozen yogurt shop, including its toppings bar, should be spotlessly clean. For sanitary reasons, frozen yogurt bars where toppings are not covered should have sneeze guards or food shields. The shields should be 14 to 18 inches above the food and should be kept clean. Long handled serving utensils should be… Read more »
Four Key Considerations When Selecting a Frozen Yogurt Machine
Commercial grade frozen yogurt machines are a major investment for frozen yogurt shop operators. Higher end models can cost well over $15,000 per machine. We asked IFYA’s US frozen yogurt machine and store operations expert, Jeff Resnick, what a customer should look for when buying a new frozen yogurt machine. Jeff is the Founder and… Read more »
September is Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month
September is Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month Happy September! It’s Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month at the IFYA and we’re going to be talking about toppings all month. We’ll have interviews with innovators in the frozen yogurt toppings field. Plus, we will announce our first giveaway very soon and it involves toppings of course. Most frozen yogurt… Read more »
Find Out Which Frozen Yogurt Chains are the Largest in IFYA’s Chain Store Count
Every August, the IFYA will provide an update the size (as measured by number of store locations) of the largest frozen yogurt chains. The store counts are based on what’s listed on the chain’s website when available. Stores are constantly closing and opening so keep in mind that store counts are approximate. IFYA’s list of… Read more »