It’s early July – which means that it’s time for our annual summer froyo contest. The theme of this year’s contest is summer froyo flavors. Think of one froyo flavor (it could already exist or be something you dreamed up) that best captures the spirit of summer and share your flavor idea with us. We’re… Read more »
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Press Room →June 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
June, aka National Frozen Yogurt Month, was another busy month for froyo shop openings. We found 45 froyo shop openings in 20 countries. In May, we found 42 froyo shop openings. The most openings occurred in the US again (same as in May) with ten, followed by Mexico with six. Llaollao, the largest froyo chain… Read more »
Menchie’s Celebrates Turning 15 with a Month-Long Party
Menchie’s is celebrating turning 15 this month with events and offers all month long. There’s so much going on that we hardly know where to begin. Let’s start with the Smile Challenge game on the Menchie’s app. Complete the gameboard on the homescreen of the Menchie’s app anytime in July to receive $5 in Menchie’s… Read more »
Froyo in Ukraine: History, Trends, and Shops
With Ukraine in the news, we decided to investigate their frozen yogurt scene. There were 44.13 million residents in 2020 and the three largest cities were Kyiv (2.9 million), Kharkiv (1.4 million), and Odessa (1 million). The first froyo shop to open in Ukraine appears to have been the Italian chain, Yogorino, in 2012. They… Read more »
Our 2022 List of Top 20 Best Froyo Shops in the US
We’ve noticed many “best frozen yogurt shops” lists this month, inspired no doubt by National Frozen Yogurt Month. What bothers us about those lists is that the criteria for which shop makes the list is unclear and there’s too much focus on frozen yogurt chains. Also, the authors don’t seem like frozen yogurt experts. Well,… Read more »
National Frozen Yogurt Month 2022, A Look at Froyo Search Trends
It’s time for our annual National Frozen Yogurt Month feature, where we look at the popularity of frozen yogurt, including emerging trends, based on Google Trends. Googe Trends captures what people search for on Google Search, the world’s most popular search engine. Google Search accounts for 92% of worldwide search engine traffic as of April… Read more »
May 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
Warmer weather is bringing more froyo shops. In May, we found 45 new froyo shops and froyo trucks. And the openings occurred in 21 different countries! In April, we found 31 new froyo shops in 15 countries and in March, 36 new froyo shops. The US had the most froyo shop openings with eight, followed… Read more »
New June Flavors at Menchie’s
Happy June and National Frozen Yogurt Month. Menchie’s has partnered with HI-CHEW and Hershey’s to bring you two brand new flavors. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Batter – Hey batter batter… Menchie’s fans love regular Cake Batter froyo, so Menchie’s swirled another classic froyo flavor…Chocolate Cake Batter made with Hershey’s Chocolate! This lowfat flavor is made with real… Read more »
Froyo Gives Back, 2022 Edition
Happy National Frozen Yogurt Month! Every June, we like to recognize frozen yogurt shops for giving back. Thank you to every froyo shop that helped the community by hosting fundraisers, donating to worthy causes, sponsoring cause-related events, offering free or discounted froyo to law enforcement, healthcare workers, teachers, veterans, and more. We appreciate you! Here… Read more »
New Froyo Trend: Yogurt Cubes and Yogurt Slices
The bite-sized yogurt cubes and yogurt slices trend started in mainland China, possibly Shanghai. Fried yogurt slices have been a popular street food in China since 2015 or so. Street food vendors in mainland China started making thicker yogurt slices and cubes around 2017 – 2018. Yogurt cubes and slices are made on freezing pans… Read more »
