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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.
Currently, there are ten known places in Libya where frozen yogurt is served. Interestingly, only two of these are dedicated froyo chains—both branches of the international brand Pinkberry. The rest are gelato shops that have added frozen yogurt to their menus, blending Italian tradition with contemporary cravings.
Our list of ten inventive frozen yogurt flavors represents four countries, with the United States contributing five of the most imaginative flavors.
There were fewer openings in the short month of February than in January. We found 43 new businesses serving froyo in 16 countries, compared to 49 new froyo businesses in 17 countries in January. The United States had the most openings again, with six, followed by The Philippines, Australia, and Mexico with five each.
We found 20 places to get froyo in Jordan. The majority of froyo shops opened in Amman. Of the 20 shops we found, all except Tutti Frutti, are counter-serve. There are international franchises like Pinkberry, Tutti Frutti, Yogen Fruz, and Shakeaway. Gerard Ice Cream, founded in Amman, Jordan, in 1995, has the most locations. While it is a hard scoop ice cream shop, it also offers soft serve ice cream and froyo.
Greek frozen yogurt is having a moment again — and this time, the momentum feels more global and more durable than the early 2010s froyo boom. Over the past few years, a new wave of Greek-style frozen yogurt shops has emerged across South America, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, with early signs of renewed interest in North America as well. What’s driving this resurgence, where is the surge taking place, and which brands are shaping the movement?
