Posts Tagged: frozen yogurt industry trends

2016 Chain Store Count

The IFYA Froyo Chain Store Location Count is back with the 2016 edition. Our store counts are based on what’s listed on the chain’s website when that information seems current. We also looked at recent press releases from the chain for their store counts and social media accounts. Keep in mind that the store counts… Read more »

Weightless Pricing at Frozen Yogurt Shops

Is weightless pricing the new thing at self-serve froyo shops? Prices have been on the rise at frozen yogurt shops and other chain restaurants thanks to rising food costs. They could increase further with minimum wage increases and technology investments. Many frozen yogurt shops have closed, particularly on the East Coast, which leads to decreased… Read more »

Frozen Yogurt Shops Give Back to Worthy Causes

It’s National Frozen Yogurt Month and the IFYA wanted to take the time to recognize the frozen yogurt industry for its contributions to charities and worthy causes. We know that frozen yogurt shops large and small have given back to their communities, by sponsoring kid’s sports teams, holding school fundraisers, etc. We applaud everyone in… Read more »

A Look at Frozen Yogurt Trends

It’s June and time to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Month, Week and Day. TCBY started the tradition by sponsoring National Frozen Yogurt Month, National Frozen Yogurt Week (the first week of June) and National Frozen Yogurt Day (the first “Sundae/Sunday” in June) back in 1993. Every June we look at frozen yogurt trends as captured by Google… Read more »

Summer 2014 Froyo Flavors & Trends

Summer is in full swing, which means that it’s prime froyo consumption time. Several froyo shops have come out with refreshing new summer flavors. Sorbets and summery drinks are popular at frozen yogurt shops this summer. New summer flavors include: 16 HANDLES: Vegan friendly new flavors include Vegan Soy Vanilla and Coco Loco (coconut water… Read more »

Franchise Chatter Report Gives Latest Scoop on Frozen Yogurt Franchises

This week we have a guest post about the state of the frozen yogurt industry with a focus on franchises from Franchise Chatter. Franchise Chatter, through its Fro-Yo Files section, has been monitoring the growth of the frozen yogurt sector since 2011 with comprehensive reporting and rankings of the leading brands. Be sure to take advantage… Read more »

Overview of the European Frozen Yogurt Market

Happy International Frozen Yogurt Day! We have the perfect article for IFYD from Rhian Williams, Business Development Director for Plas Farm Ltd (the UK’s leading frozen yogurt manufacturer) and the IFYA’s UK/European Product Development Expert. Rhian takes a look at the European frozen yogurt market, including its development, key trends and outlook. Overview of the… Read more »

Frozen Yogurt Trucks Roaming the Streets

Back in November 2011, there were about 18 frozen yogurt trucks roaming the streets delivering frozen yogurt. Since then, frozen yogurt has continued to be popular and more frozen yogurt trucks have joined the fray. Frozen yogurt trucks outside the US currently serve Australia (Yogurddiction), Germany (Mr. Whippy, Yo’Munchy, Wonderpots, Efa’s, Friends of Frozen Yogurt),… Read more »