While February is a short month, froyo activity has picked up. We found 47 new froyo shops in 24 countries, compared to 40 new froyo shops in 16 countries in January.
There was a three-way tie for the country with the most openings. Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States had five openings each.
At the end of the day, staying ahead of rising costs is about taking a proactive approach. Whether through bulk ordering, diversifying your supply base, or partnering with suppliers who are well-positioned to handle tariff-related price increases, there are ways to minimize the impact on your bottom line.
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably come across the latest viral dessert trend: chocolate-covered strawberries, aka chocolate strawberry cups. These viral treats are simple to make, delicious, and visually appealing. They can be made with ingredients that you already have at your froyo shop.
Tyler Allison, Vice President of Operations at Frozen Dessert Supplies, has joined the IFYA advisory board and will also serve as one of our industry experts. With nearly a decade of experience in the frozen dessert industry, Tyler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our association. His expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication will undoubtedly enrich our association and provide tremendous value to our members.
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Yogurtland’s special offerings to celebrate March. Beloved Lucky Irish Mint is making a much-anticipated comeback, joined by a new twist at the coveted middle handle spot: Mint Cookies & Cream Swirl. Returning seasonal toppings include gummy rainbow clusters and mini rainbow marshmallows.
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.
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.
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.
It’s almost time for the biggest froyo celebration of the year, and we have the Yogurtland NFYD deets.
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.
