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How Yogurt Park, the Oldest Froyo Shop in the Bay Area, Became a Local Institution that’s Doing Better than Ever

When asked what makes Yogurt Park so successful, Ryan attributes it to history, location, and the loyalty of generations of Yogurt Park fans. Many customers can remember coming to Yogurt Park with their parents or grandparents. UCB alumni have fond memories of late night froyo runs and they’ll come in for a froyo when they return to campus. They have customers who come every day.

Yoga-urt is the First 100% Vegan and Gluten-Free Soft Serve Store to Franchise

This news was provided by Yoga-urt. After eight successful years serving better-for-you options throughout Los Angeles, Yoga-urt, is now the first 100% vegan and gluten-free soft serve concept to offer franchise opportunities. Yoga-urt differentiates itself by using all organic and natural plant-based ingredients with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and debunking the assumption that […]

April Froyo Shop Openings & Closings

Froyo activity is definitely picking up, with more froyo shop openings in April than in any of the previous months of 2023. We found 46 new froyo shops in 16 countries in April, compared to 41 openings in 14 countries in March. Malaysia and Indonesia tied for first place with 10 new shops each. Italy was third with six new shops.

May at Menchie’s

We have the latest news from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, including two NEW flavors, a new collectible spoon, and two Double Smiles Days. The new flavors are Whipped Lemonade froyo and Dark Chocolate Candy froyo made with Dove Chocolate.

Current Design Trends for Frozen Yogurt Shops

This article was contributed by Mindful Design Consulting a commercial interior design and branding agency located in San Diego, California. Beginning with the first froyo movement of the 1980s, the public’s love for frozen yogurt became a solid and enduring presence in the dessert world. Today, customers continue to search for healthier alternatives to traditional […]

Eco-Friendly Froyo Shops, the 2023 Edition

In recognition of Earth Day 2023, we’d like to recognize the efforts of a few frozen yogurt businesses that have shown their commitment to the environment. Some of the eco-friendly froyo shops on this year’s list have found new ways to be environmentally responsible. Also, if we recognized your shop in the past, we likely […]

New Soft Serve Machine Trade-In Program for IFYA Members

Happy Earth Month! We’re excited to partner with PASMO America to bring you a new member benefit that’s also good for the planet. If you’re thinking of getting new, more energy-efficient froyo machines to replace your older units, PASMO America is giving IFYA members a credit of up to $2,500 per soft serve machine and […]

Should Your Froyo Shop Go Cashless?

While many coffee shops have gone cashless, cashless froyo shops are much rarer, though they do exist. A Yogurtland location in Denver went cashless after multiple robberies in 2020. A Menchie’s in downtown Washington DC went cashless early, since 2018 or earlier. Front Porch in Round Rock, Texas is also a cashless froyo shop. Yoga-urt, […]

March Froyo Shop Openings & Closings

March was a busy month for froyo, with 41 new froyo shops opening in 14 countries, compared to 27 openings in 13 countries in February and 38 openings in 17 countries in January. Indonesia and Malaysia led the way with the most openings, tying with four. Indonesia also had the most froyo shop openings in […]