You can expect to see froyo at ghost kitchens this year and beyond. Yogen Früz partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands with the goal of opening 70 locations in the U.S. and 30 in Canada this year. Seeking brand growth, Brix Holdings, parent company of Orange Leaf and Red Mango, is currently in discussion with several […]
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Press Room →Valentine’s Day 2022 Froyo Specials
National/International Frozen Yogurt Day seemed like it was yesterday, but it’s time for another major froyo holiday. Valentine’s Day dinner is second only to Mother’s Day brunch as an occasion to dine out. And froyo is the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day. There are so many cute Valentine’s froyo toppings out there, pink and red […]
January 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
And we’re back with the first openings and closings report of 2022. Since it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, many froyo shops are closed for the season. Things were relatively quiet in the north, with more activity in South America and Southeast Asia. Most of the new shops were opened by existing froyo businesses. In […]
Romantic Valentine’s Day Froyo Toppings
Certain foods are associated with romance and we think froyo is at the top of the list. In a survey from online dating site How About We, froyo was named the most popular first date treat in the US. Many people remember going on froyo dates and some couples even got engaged at froyo shops. […]
Save the Date for National/International Frozen Yogurt Day 2022
The biggest day of the year for froyo is fast approaching: National/International Frozen Yogurt Day, February 6. Unfortunately, Omicron is putting a damper on life in general. In Los Angeles County, proof of vaccination is required for indoor dining but very few froyo shops bother to offer indoor dining at the moment. Most of them […]
2022 Froyo Product Shows, Open Houses & Trade Shows
We’ve just updated the list of foodservice open houses, product shows, and trade shows for 2022. You can find the updated list on the IFYA website, in the Froyo Resources section: https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/resources/open-houses-trade-shows/ The Froyo Resources section is reserved for IFYA members. Be sure to sign up for your free IFYA membership to access the list. Last […]
2022 Froyo Flavor Trends and Other Restaurant Trends
Looking for flavor inspiration for the new year? Wondering what new flavors are trendy right now? We have your flavor trends forecast for 2022. We looked at what experts predict will be the flavor trends for 2022 and here’s what we found. “Familiar with a Twist” According to Monin’s flavor experts, consumers are looking for […]
December 2021 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
December is typically a slow month in the US and Europe because of the colder temperatures. Some shops closed for the season. But things were pretty busy elsewhere, particularly in Asia. Here’s our monthly roundup of froyo shop openings and closings around the world. We found 37 froyo shop openings in 16 countries in December. […]
The Year in Froyo Review, 2021 Edition
For our last post of the year, we’d like to recap the froyo events of 2021. There was still much uncertainty, with the ongoing pandemic, rising costs, and shortages of supplies and labor. But things were looking up with self-serve returning to most self-serve froyo shops by mid-2021. However the emergence of the Omnicron variant […]
2021 Froyo Chain Location Count
It’s that time for the tale of the tape, our annual froyo chain location count. We’ll reveal the largest froyo chains, how many locations they currently have, and how much they shrank or grew compared to this time last year. The top 10 largest frozen yogurt chains accounted for approximately 2,351 locations, down from 2,552 […]
