Unlimited Cup Lessons

Fro-yo girl here. For Yogurtland Real Reward members, the ultimate reward for eating froyo is the coveted “Unlimited Cup.”

To earn the Unlimited Cup you need to (1) be a Real Rewards member and (2) collect 520 points within a year of the day you first joined Real Rewards (or the anniversary of the day you first joined).

Generally, one ounce of froyo and toppings is equal to one point though sometimes they have double point promotions (most of these are for new Real Rewards members). The free froyo you earn along the way doesn’t earn you any points. If you buy gift cards, the points go to the person using the gift card at the time he/she is paying for the yogurt.

With the free froyo rewards every 36 points, you have to eat way more than 520 ounces to get to your Unlimited Cup. Once you earn the Unlimited Cup, you have a month to redeem it. You can redeem it at any Yogurtland store whenever you want. Whatever fits in the 16 ounce cup is yours, free.

Tips for Building Your Unlimited Cup

• (Pre-planning) Choose a day/time that isn’t busy (generally going when Yogurtland first opens should work) so people don’t get in your way. Bring a tray (e.g., the FreeHand ThumbTray from CarryOutSupplies.com makes it easy to carry multiple cups of froyo).
• (Pre-planning) Be sure to start with the 16 oz cup (if you start with the larger cup, you may have to transfer what’s in it to the 16 oz cup
• (Pre-planning) Survey the available flavors and toppings and decide what you want before you start. 
• Keep in mind that some toppings freeze better than others (e.g., fresh fruit, gummy bears don’t freeze well). Cookies and nuts still taste good when frozen. Nuts are probably the best because they don’t get soggy.
• Pick froyo flavors that will complement each other. Forget using a cup divider. 

You’re ready to start building your cup.

1. Build a base of toppings about 1 inch on the bottom – pack it solid with toppings – cookies and nuts. Use a spoon to mash together and make a smooth, even surface. The toppings base was about four ounces in my cup.
2. Add froyo – no one sees what’s inside the cup. Try swirling to fill the cup (usually I start from the edges and then fill in the center). Don’t exceed the rim of the cup. Once you’ve gotten close to the rim, stop and tap the bottom of the cup hard against the table. This will fill in any air pockets. Add more froyo till you reach the rim. Stop.
3. Add a ring of wafer roll cookies. Make sure the cookies are firmly placed in the froyo. Place them in right next to each other at a slight outward angle (not straight up and down). This will form a wider base for your froyo.
4. Swirl around the outside edges…then start building your froyo towers . Don’t move the cup too much, a gentle back and forth motion will work. Do this 3 to 5 times till you reach the maximum height. Towards the end you can place the cup on the shelf below and move it a little that way. The multiple towers add stability to the overall structure. The goal is to get to 50-70 ounces.
5. Add additional toppings if desired. Redeem your reward. Take plenty of pictures. Grab a few cups to transfer your froyo to so that you can take it home. The tray will come in handy.

For additional inspiration, check out the Pinterest board, Unlimited Cups of Froyo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Free Ad-Supported Frozen Yogurt Cups & Dividers are Coming Soon

Fro-yo girl here. Froyo shops, think about how much you could save every month if you could stop paying for frozen yogurt cups. The first batch of ad supported FREE frozen yogurt cups and dividers are coming soon from CarryOutSupplies.com.

How It Works

While ad supported cups and dividers are new to frozen yogurt, they certainly aren’t new to food establishments. Most of you have seen coffee sleeve advertising for years. Coffeehouses often receive the ad-supported coffee sleeves for free. Major companies like Microsoft (for Windows Mobile 6), Yahoo, Southwest, Chevron and CBS have utilized coffee sleeve advertising. Free ad supported frozen yogurt cups work the same way.

CarryOutSupplies.com is building its network of frozen yogurt shops that are interested in ad-supported frozen yogurt cups and dividers. Sign up today.

Ad-supported 16 oz. frozen yogurt cups and cup dividers are free for frozen yogurt shops that sign up for the program. The cost of the cups and dividers are paid for by the placement of ads on the cups. These ads will be family friendly and tasteful. And because these cups will be attractive, it will help elevate the image of your frozen yogurt store while saving your shop thousands of dollars a month.

The ad supported cups and dividers will be high quality food safe paper stock, the same cups and dividers that CarryOutSupplies.com sells to thousands of frozen yogurt stores.

About CarryOutSupplies.com's Yogurt Cups

CarryOutSupplies.com’s frozen yogurt cups begin with high quality USA food grade double poly paper. Both the exterior and interior of the cup are coated with poly film to ensure the cup's structure will not be compromised by frozen treats. The cups are manufactured according to our strict quality control guidelines to produce a sturdy cup that is perfect for the delicious frozen dessert. Designs are printed using food grade soy inks.

Sign up today!

About CarryOutSupplies.com

Since the beginning of the frozen yogurt revolution and boom several years ago, CarryOutSupplies.com has been there every step of the way with our clients. To make the dreams of our clients possible, we established the low minimum order quantity for custom print that shattered industry standards. By shifting the paradigm we enabled businesses of all sizes to harness the powers of their brand and build the foundation they need to grow into franchises. We have seen many clients start from one single store to dozens and hundreds of locations around the world. We have grown with them to become the leading disposable product supplier for the frozen yogurt industry. Nonetheless, we are never content with the status quo, we are constantly seeking for ways to better serve our clients. We are still the pioneers that make the impossible a reality for business owners.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Put Your Best Cup Forward Cup Design Contest Ends, Winner Selected

Fro-yo girl here. The fans have spoken and the judges have deliberated. The grand prize winner of the first froyo cup design contest and 10,000 custom froyo cups from CarryOutSupplies.com is the Color Prism Cup from Forever Yogurt

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) and CarryOutSupplies.com launched the first ever frozen yogurt cup design contest, Put Your Best Cup Forward to recognize frozen yogurt shops for their attractive frozen yogurt cups and inspire other frozen yogurt shops to create memorable frozen yogurt cup designs.

The contest was hosted on the IFYA’s Facebook page. Facebook likes from fans determined which frozen yogurt cup designs move on to stage 2. In stage 2, an expert panel of judges from the IFYA and CarryOutSupplies.com selected the best cup design based on uniqueness, creativity, and overall attractiveness. Each eligible cup was rated independently by the judges.

All the entries can be seen at http://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/put-your-best-cup-forward-cup-designs/

As the grand prize winner, Forever Yogurt will receive 10,000 custom 16oz. frozen yogurt cups from CarryOutSupplies.com. To show appreciation for all participants, CarryOutSupplies.com is adding prizes for all entrants. All participants will receive coupon redeemable for anything available from CarryOutSupplies.com. 

Congratulations to the winners of the Put Your Best Cup Forward design contest.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

About CarryOutSupplies.com

Since the beginning of the frozen yogurt revolution and boom several years ago, CarryOutSupplies.com has been there every step of the way with our clients. To make the dreams of our clients possible, we established the low minimum order quantity for custom print that shattered industry standards. By shifting the paradigm we enabled businesses of all sizes to harness the powers of their brand and build the foundation they need to grow into franchises. We have seen many clients start from one single store to dozens and hundreds of locations around the world. We have grown with them to become the leading disposable product supplier for the frozen yogurt industry. Nonetheless, we are never content with the status quo, we are constantly seeking for ways to better serve our clients. We are still the pioneers that make the impossible a reality for business owners.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Final Days of the 1st Froyo Cup Design Contest

Fro-yo girl here. Time is running out to enter the first national frozen yogurt cup design contest. The contest ends on 3/31/2014.

THE PRIZE: 10,000 custom printed 16 oz. paper froyo cups from CarryOutSupplies.com

The winner of the Put Your Best Cup Forward cup design contest also gets the title of Best Cup Design in the USA. New and existing cup designs are eligible.

HOW TO ENTER: 

1. Take a picture of your existing cups (if the front and the back design are different, we want to see both sides of the cup) OR create your new cup design. You can enter up to 3 different cup designs.
2. Upload the cup designs to IFYA Facebook page or tag your pictures on Twitter with #PutYourBestCupForward. Enter by 3/31/2014.
3. To move on to the judging phase, your design must receive at least 10 votes on Facebook so tell your customers, friends, fans, followers, family, etc. to vote for your design. Voting ends on 3/31/2014.

The winner will be announced by 4/11/2014.

For additional information about the contest, including the full contest rules, visit the IFYA Facebook page. 
Time is running out. Enter today!

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Enter New & Existing Cup Designs & Your Shop Could Win 10,000 Custom Froyo Cups from CarryOutSupplies.com

Fro-yo girl here. Calling all froyo shops in the US! Do you have a froyo cup design that you’re proud of? Do you need a cup makeover? Or do you have plain froyo cups or cups with stickers?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, it's time to Put Your Best Cup Forward and enter the cup design contest from CarryOutSupplies.com and the International Frozen Yogurt Association.

Enter your new or existing cup designs in the Put Your Best Cup Forward design contest. 

THE PRIZE: 10,000 custom printed 16 oz. froyo cups

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Take a picture of your existing cups (if the front and the back design are different, we want to see both sides of the cup) OR create your new cup design. You can enter up to three different cup designs.
2. Upload the cup designs to IFYA Facebook page or tag your pictures on Twitter with #PutYourBestCupForward. Enter by 3/31/2014.
3. To move on to the judging phase, your design must receive at least 10 votes on Facebook so tell your customers, friends, fans, followers, family, etc. to vote for your design. Voting ends on 3/31/2014.

For additional information about the contest, including the full contest rules, visit the IFYA Facebook page.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

First Ever Frozen Yogurt Cup Design Contest, Win 10,000 Custom Cups

Fro-yo girl here. Do you dream of pretty frozen yogurt cups? Or do you think your shop already has the best looking frozen yogurt cup in the USA?

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) and CarryOutSupplies.com just launched the first ever frozen yogurt cup design contest, Put Your Best Cup Forward. They’re looking for the best froyo cup design. The winner will receive 10,000 custom frozen yogurt cups. That’s a lot of cups!

To enter, visit www.facebook.com/froyoassociation and submit up to three cup designs by March 31, 2014. Be sure to include the front of the cup and the back of the cup. Tell your friends to vote for your design so that it moves onto the next round.

The contest is open to existing or brand new cup designs. The winning cup design will be announced on April 11, 2014.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Custom Printed Fro-yo Cups

Fro-yo girl here. Fro-yo somehow tastes better when eaten out of a cute, branded cup and eaten with a nice spoon. The plain white cups are so boring. Printed logo cups are an easy, affordable way to build a shop’s brand and help the shop stand out from other fro-yo shops. Stickers are an option but they don’t look as nice especially if the sticker is crooked.


The two main suppliers of fro-yo cups (double poly paper hot/cold food containers) are Karat (www.lollicupstore.com) and CarryOutSupplies (www.carryoutsupplies.com). I’ve examined the Tuttimelon cup (manufactured and printed by Karat) and the cups for Icebee (APO brand, manufactured and printed by CarryOutSupplies). The Tuttimelon cup and Icebee cup have a similar weight and feel. I can’t spot any quality differences. The Yoppi cup Karat and APO cups are priced the same online.


CarryOutSupplies is willing to negotiate on prices and terms. Unlike other companies, they offer free storage so you don’t have to fill your garage with fro-yo cups. Shipping is free on all orders. Free custom printing is offered as well. They can provide custom molds.

I’ve eaten out of the APO cups many times (they supply Menchie’s, Yoppi Yogurt, Yogurt Passion, etc.). These are nice cups.

Special offer: Call Kirby at CarryOutSupplies at 626-262-6819 and tell them fro-yo girl sent you. You’ll receive a free case of colored spoons with your cup purchase. Contact Kirby for details.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.