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Iconic Froyo Shops (Not on the East Coast or in California)

In this post, we take a look at iconic frozen yogurt shops outside of California and the East Coast, starting with the most famous old school froyo chain. TCBY, once the world’s largest frozen yogurt chain, started with one store in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1981. The original location closed in 2002 but there are […]

IFYA Launches the First National Frozen Yogurt Shop Owner Survey

The First National (US) Frozen Yogurt Shop Owner Survey launches today. The survey asks shop owners about shop performance, satisfaction with suppliers, operational practices, management, etc. We would like to see high levels of participation. Therefore, shop owners who would like free access to the results must take the survey. Shop Owners Who Take the […]

First National Frozen Yogurt Survey Closes Soon

Be part of the first National (US) Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey before time runs out. The survey closes on September 20, 2017. Complete the Frozen Yogurt Survey for a Chance to Win Froyo Gift Cards We are conducting the National Frozen Yogurt Survey to better understand the US frozen yogurt market. For this reason, we’d […]

Summer 2017 Froyo Flavor Roundup

We’ve compiled a list of the froyo flavors that were introduced this summer. Summer is stone fruit season, picnic time and a time for refreshing sorbets and fruity flavors. Peaches were particularly popular as a frozen dessert flavor this summer. National food holidays like National Blueberry Muffin Day (July 11), National Strawberry Shortcake Day (June […]

Menchie’s to Host Special Fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey Victims on September 9

Menchie’s will be donating 10% of their sales to The American Red Cross on September 9, to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Yes, you can enjoy the froyo you love and help spread smiles to others at the same time. This news was contributed by Menchie’s.   Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Franchise to Raise Money […]

Yogurtland Introduces Ice Cream

Yogurtland has more options than ever, now that they’ve added two new ice cream flavors, Rich Chocolate and Creamy Vanilla. With the addition of two delicious, creamy ice cream flavors, everyone can customize their dessert creations to their specific likes. Yogurtland has over 60 toppings ranging in candy, fruit, nuts, cookies, and more, so the customization […]

2017 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo Recap

We’re back from the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, sponsored by the California Restaurant Association. This three day foodservice event took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 27-29. The event is open to trade and business members and features many educational seminars, food demos, a tradeshow, and lots of free food. The […]

Announcing the First National Frozen Yogurt Survey

Our First National Frozen Yogurt Survey has launched. Starting today, we invite all frozen yogurt consumers in the US over 13 years old to share their thoughts about frozen yogurt by taking our short online survey. The goal of the survey is to better understand the US frozen yogurt market. For a more comprehensive understanding, […]

Iconic Frozen Yogurt Shops: East Coast

We wanted to the feature iconic frozen yogurt shops of the East Coast, the ones that are still swirling today. After all, frozen yogurt was invented in New England. Also, the world’s oldest frozen yogurt chain, Everything Yogurt, got its start in New York in 1976. The frozen yogurt during the first wave of frozen […]

Edible Cookie Dough and Froyo

As everyone in the frozen yogurt/frozen dessert business knows, frozen dessert sales are highly seasonal. Frozen yogurt shops have tried countering this seasonal decline with promotions and new products like boba drinks, coffee, smoothies, baked goods, crepes, waffles, etc. A new trend has emerged; edible cookie dough looks to be the trend of 2017. What’s […]