Time for your froyo history lesson. It’s hard to believe, but Pinkberry’s going to turn 20 years old in 2025. Many froyo shops have opened since Pinkberry started the second wave of froyo. We decided to look at what happened to the first shops of Menchie’s, Pinkberry, Red Mango, Tutti Frutti/Orange Leaf, and Yogurtland. All five of these froyo chains were founded in Southern California in the mid-to-late 2000s. The only “first” shop that’s still open is Menchie’s in Valley Village.
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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.