We tracked 68 new businesses serving frozen yogurt across 25 countries, matching March’s 65 openings in 24 countries. The United States has the most openings with fifteen, followed by Indonesia with six, and Mexico with five. Four of the 66 new businesses were existing businesses that started offering soft serve froyo. Notably, three additional Van Leeuwen scoop shops started offering froyo.
The Swirl Club gives Menchie’s guests more ways to earn rewards. There are three membership tiers based on annual spend. The program is free to join. While the benefits vary, all Swirl Club members will earn 1 point for each $1 spend and unlock a $6 off reward once they earn 75 points.
We found five places to get frozen yogurt in Belize, six closed frozen yogurt shops, and two shops that are still open but no longer carry frozen yogurt. The first place to serve frozen yogurt may have been Mariano’s back in the 2010s. It was a mix-in style froyo made with a drill. There was a wave of self-serve froyo shops around 2014, which lasted a few years.
Sustainability has become a baseline expectation for food businesses, including frozen yogurt shops. Eco‑friendly practices help frozen yogurt shops reduce operational costs, strengthen brand loyalty, stand out in a competitive market, and contribute to a healthier planet. Here are updated, actionable ways to reduce your environmental footprint in 2026.
To understand what strong performance looks like, the International Frozen Yogurt Association analyzed leading brands across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Below, we break down which froyo brands are winning on social media, how we measure digital strength, and what other shops can learn from their success.
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Australian frozen yogurt shops have earned a reputation for exceptional, inventive toppings, and the momentum keeps building thanks to a mix of creativity, competition, and smart collaborations. The result is a toppings culture that feels more like a curated dessert bar than an afterthought.
March was a big month for froyo shop openings. We found 65 new froyo shops in 24 countries in March, compared to 43 new froyo businesses in 16 countries in February. The United States and Australia tied for the most openings with nine each, followed by Indonesia and Colombia with seven each, and the Philippines with six.
Santorini, Sour Sally, and Llaollao had the most openings with four each, while Yo-Chi opened three new outlets in Australia.
Billed as “the largest frozen yogurt, ice cream and topping show in the nation,” Southwest Traders 2026 Product Show was held at Orange County Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California, on March 26. We were there talking to suppliers and others in the frozen yogurt industry and sampling. The show is a great networking opportunity where you can talk to vendors to learn more about the products, sample products, meet your sales rep, and talk to other frozen yogurt shops to exchange ideas.
The ten creative froyo toppings represented seven countries, with the Philippines, United States, and Australia with two a piece. Six of the ten toppings come from Asia, and five were inspired by local tastes. Five were sauces or drizzles and four were baked goods.
