Froyo loving international travelers, we’ve compiled the most comprehensive list of international (outside the US) froyo shops in airports. There are fewer froyo options outside of US airports. We found thirteen airport froyo places outside the US that currently serve froyo and 14 that have permanently closed. Our lists are in alphabetical order by froyo […]
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Press Room →Summer 2023 New Froyo Flavors and Trends
Summer brought more new fruit flavors to froyo shops in 2023. Berries were the most popular fruit flavor by far, followed by lemonade. Of the twenty new flavors that we found, 85% were fruit flavors, 10% chocolate, and 5% cake. Nine of the 20 flavors were froyo (45%), followed by 6 sorbets, 2 non-dairy alternatives, 2 Italian ices, and 1 ice cream. Fifty percent were vegan flavors.
Reliant Expo 2023 The American Dream Recap
Reliant Foodservice, Southern California’s one-stop shop for coffee shops, froyo shops, and smoothie/juice bars, held its annual product show at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel on August 5. This year’s theme was The American Dream. There were over 70 exhibiting manufacturers, show specials, complimentary lunch, a raffle, and the Money Booth where you go in and grab coupons.
July Froyo Shop Openings & Closings
July was a good month for froyo shop openings, though there were much fewer openings than in June (National Frozen Yogurt Month). We found 58 new froyo shops in 20 countries in July, compared to 87 new froyo shops in 25 countries in June. The United States had the most openings, with fourteen, followed by the Philippines with nine.
The IFYA Turns Ten
The IFYA turns ten! We’re currently over 3,000 members strong. Of our current members 43% indicated that they are current froyo shop owners or employees, 23% prospective froyo shop owners, 15% froyo fans, 11% other, and 9% industry suppliers. Our members represent 132 countries, with 71% of members from the US.
Froyo Trends: Rise of Sugar-Free Froyo Shops
There is an emerging trend of sugar-free and no sugar added froyo shops outside the US. Also, it appears that no sugar added shops might be coming to the US soon. These sugar-free froyo shops are particularly common in Mexico but have also emerged in other countries, namely with the growth of Yolé.
Time Is Running Out to Enter Our Summer Froyo Shoes Photo Contest
Froyo fans, there’s still time to enter our Instagram photo contest, Summer Froyo Shoes. One lucky winner will receive a $75 DoorDash gift card.
June Froyo Shop Openings & Closings
We found 84 new froyo shops in 25 countries in June 2023, compared to 61 new froyo shops in May 2023. It’s the most froyo shop openings we’ve seen since we started tracking openings and closings. The most openings occurred in The Philippines with eighteen, followed by the United States with thirteen.
Menchie’s Celebrates “Sweet 16” With Smiles All Month Long
Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve froyo franchise, is celebrating its Sweet 16 with featured flavors, raffles, the Smile Challenge app game, a new collectible spoon, and a limited edition cup design.
Enter Our Summer Froyo Shoes Photo Contest For a Chance To Win a $75 DoorDash Gift Card
We’re excited to announce our annual summer froyo contest. This year’s photo contest, Summer Froyo Shoes, challenges froyo fans to share their original photos of froyo and shoes (slippers and socks are fine too). We’re looking for fun, summer-inspired photos.
The winner will receive a $75 DoorDash gift card. We hope you’ll use it to order froyo. The gift card is good at 310,000 local and national restaurants and stores across 4,000 cities in the US & Canada.
