Frozen yogurt shops are often small businesses with deep local roots. Their generosity strengthens communities, uplifts families, and reminds us that food businesses can be powerful forces for good. Here are a few recent examples of froyo shops that give back.
Sustainability has become a baseline expectation for food businesses, including frozen yogurt shops. Eco‑friendly practices help frozen yogurt shops reduce operational costs, strengthen brand loyalty, stand out in a competitive market, and contribute to a healthier planet. Here are updated, actionable ways to reduce your environmental footprint in 2026.
To understand what strong performance looks like, the International Frozen Yogurt Association analyzed leading brands across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Below, we break down which froyo brands are winning on social media, how we measure digital strength, and what other shops can learn from their success.
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.
We found 58 new businesses in 28 countries that serve froyo in July. This was slightly fewer than the 61 new froyo businesses that we found in June. The United States had the most openings for the second month in a row, with eleven, followed by Australia with six and the Philippines with five.
Froyo activity was even hotter in June than in May. We found 60 new businesses serving froyo (including froyo shops and businesses that serve froyo but are not primarily froyo shops) in 25 countries, compared to 57 new businesses in 22 countries serving froyo in May.
Every June, we celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Month by shining a spotlight on frozen yogurt shops that are making a positive impact in their communities. These businesses go beyond serving delicious froyo to champion important causes, support local initiatives, and give back in meaningful ways.
Froyo activity picked up in May, after slowing down in April. We found 58 new businesses in 22 countries serving froyo in May, compared to 45 new froyo businesses in 22 countries in April. The Philippines had the most openings again, with ten, followed by the United States with eight, and Australia with six.
We usually recognize several frozen yogurt shops on Earth Day for their eco-friendly practices, but we were so impressed with Yo-Chi that we decided to focus on just on Yo-Chi’s leadership in sustainability. Customers increasingly value businesses that care for the environment and forward-thinking shops like Yo-Chi are setting inspiring examples.
