Mother’s Day 2016 Froyo Specials

Fro-yo girl here. Moms love froyo. You love mom but you also love a good deal. Here’s the list of places with Mother’s Day froyo specials, in alphabetical order. Unless noted, all these specials are good on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016.

• Bluspoon (Australia): Free rose petal froyo for moms
• CherryBerry (Halifax, Canada): 50% off mom’s cup
• Chiller Bee: Free cup for mom
• Froyoland (Murrieta, CA): Buy one, get one free
• Frozen Yo (Cincinnati, OH): Half off for moms
• Ilya (Australia): Half off froyo for mom
• Mochi (Jacksonville, FL): Free 8 oz cup for mom
• Oh-yo (Grove City, OH): Buy one, get one 1/2 off
• Orange Leaf (Mustang, OK): Half off for moms
• Orange Leaf (Greenfield, IN): Half off for moms
• Orange Leaf (KY): Half off for moms
• Pinkberry (Canada): Buy a $25 gift card, get a free small Pinkberry from April 30-May 8
• Purple Penguin (Graham, NC): Moms get 5 oz free
• Sno (Lake Tahoe): Free cup of froyo for mom
• sweetFrog (Clemmons, NC): Free small cup of froyo for mom
• sweetFrog (Clinton, NC): Moms get 50% off their cup
• sweetFrog (Danville, VA): Moms get 50% off their cup
• sweetFrog (Fleming Island, FL): Buy one cup, mom gets a small 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Jacksonsville, FL): Buy one cup, mom gets a small 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Johnson City, TN)P: Moms get a 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Lancaster, Shrewsbury, York, PA): Free cup of froyo for mom (up to $4 value) with the purchase of a cup of froyo for a child
• sweetFrog (Parkersburg, WV): Free cup for mom, up to $4 value
• Swirl It (Gilbert, AZ): Free 6 ozs for mom
• TCBY: Free small froyo for moms at participating locations
• Trugurt: Buy one, get one free
• Tutti Frutti (Canada): Buy a cup, get 50% off mom’s cup 
• Tutti Frutti (Nashua, NH): Moms get 30% off
• Qoola: Buy one, get one free
• Yogurt Hut (OR): Half off mom's cup
• Yogurt In Love (San Marcos, TX): 8 ozs free for moms
• Yogurt Shoppe: 8 ozs free for moms
• Yogurtland (Baton Rouge): Buy one, get one free
• Yogurtopia (MI): Half off for moms
• Zinga (Gainesville, VA): Buy one, get one free

Many shops announce Mother's Day specials on Mother's Day so check back for updates or call your local shop to see if they have any special deals.

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.

Grand Opening Celebration at Yogurtland Alameda Landing

Fro-yo girl here. Save the date, Saturday, December 5, for the grand opening of Yogurtland Alameda Landing (2640 Fifth St., Suite B, Alameda, CA 94501). Yes, there’s free froyo.

Here are the deets:

Date and Time: Saturday, December 5, 11 AM – 11 PM

• 11 AM – 2 PM: Free froyo!
• 2 PM – 5 PM: Face painting
• 5 PM – 8 PM: Prizes and giveaways
• 8 PM – 11 PM: Free gift with purchase

Yogurtland Alameda had its soft opening in late September. I went recently and received coupons for 3 free ounces, 5 free ounces and buy one, get one free. This location has 16 self-serve froyo flavors a day and toppings for 45 cents an ounce.

Alameda Landing is a new shopping complex anchored by Target. Other eateries include CREAM, Chipotle, Firehouse Subs, The Habit, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Sharetea and Panda Express.

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

* YOGURTLAND ALAMEDA LANDING: 2640 Fifth St., Suite B, Alameda, CA 94501

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.

Father’s Day Froyo 2015

Fro-yo girl here. I’ve compiled a list of froyo shops with Father’s Day froyo specials this year. With chains, be sure to call ahead to make sure the location is participating. Some froyo shops announce their specials on Father's Day so if you don't see your shop on this list, ask them if they have a Father's Day special or check their FB, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Here’s a list of froyo shops offering deals on Father’s Day:

• Craze: 6 ounces free for dad
• Frozu: Buy one, get one free for dad
• Goji’s (Riverview, Trinity, Dieppe, Shediac): Buy one, get one free
• Goji’s Kelowna: Dads get a coupon for free froyo
• Hoopla: 12 ounces free for dad
• Menchie’s Cambie St.: Buy one, get dad’s ½ off
• Mimi’s: 50% off for dads
• Mochi Frozen Yogurt: 6 ounces free for dad
• Orange Leaf (Chelsea, Columbia, Needham, Oxford, Parker, Saugus): 8 ounces free for dad
• Orange Leaf (Holly Springs): 6 ounces free for dad
• Orange Leaf (Canton): Up to $4 free for dad
• Peachwave: Buy one, get dad’s free
• SummerSweet: 6 ounces free for dad 
• Suzy’s Swirl: Free for day from 11 AM – 7 PM
• TCBY: Free 6 ounces for dad
• Toppings: Up to $4 free for dad
• UU Yogurt: Free cup for dad (up to 10 ounces) 
• Yeh!: Buy one, get dad’s half off
• YoFresh Jenkintown: Free for dad
• Yogurtland Mesa: Buy one, get dad’s free
• Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt: up to $3 free

Happy Father’s Day to all froyo loving dads!

Be sure to check out my new Pinterest board: Father’s Day 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.

Behind the Scenes of the Critics Choice TV Awards (Yes Froyo is Involved)

Fro-yo girl here. I enjoyed several cups of Yogurtland froyo (Madagascar Vanilla Bean, the new Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel Pecan) at the 4th Annual Critics’ Choice TV Awards (CCTA) thanks to Yogurtland. The event took place at the Beverly Hilton yesterday (June 19).

* The Froyo Angle: Yogurtland’s mini-store featured four flavors (Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel Pecan) and a toppings bar (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, Yogurtland sprinkles, Oreos, chocolate chips, mini chocolate caramel cups). It was self-serve. Yogurtland also brought along giant froyo spoons (identical to their pink and green spoons only much larger) and included YL cards in the gift bags. Someone from the cast of Archer, which won best animated series, was spotted eating raspberry lemonade sorbet with a giant green Yogurtland spoon.

* What happened the day before the awards: Guests were invited to the gifting suite. The Yogurtland mini-store was ready to provide froyo and toppings.

* Arriving at the event: Celebrities pull up in limos are are escorted to the red carpet, which was set up inside the hotel lobby. You needed press credentials to stand by the red carpet to take pictures. Regular folks with invitations (critics, sponsors) milled around the lounge and VIP areas where drinks and appetizers were served before the show.

* Dinner and the award show: The event is intimate, with celebrities, producers, writers and the TV talent sitting at tables close to the stage and sponsors and critics sitting around the outer perimeter. Seats are assigned with nice full color programs on each seat. The programs list the nominations, network ads that congratulate nominees and sponsor ads. Dinner consisted of finger sandwiches, sweets, and champagne. We sat with Yogurtland and met the franchisees of the year.

* Post show: There was a post show party in the VIP lounge with coffee, drinks, sweets (cookies, cake pops, macarons) and appetizers. Froyo was still available (and during commercial breaks, anyone could dart over for froyo). Since all the food served as finger food, froyo was the most satisfying and delicious food option. Thanks Yogurtland!!! #CriticsChoice #Yogurtland

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.

Mother’s Day Froyo Specials

Fro-yo girl here. If you love your mom and your mom loves froyo, how can you not take her out for froyo? Here are a few shops with Mother’s Day (May 11) froyo specials:

• Bella & Boo - 50% off
• Forever Yogurt - Buy one, get one free
• Goji’s - Free froyo on May 11th for moms
• Menchie’s Settler’s Market in Williamsburg - Buy one, get one free
• Peaks: 10 ozs free for moms
• Pinkberry New Orleans - Moms get a free small Pinkberry with a purchase of anything of equal or greater value 
• Summersweet - 8 ozs free for mom
• SweetFrog - Some locations are offering moms a free 12 oz cup of froyo w/ purchase, check with your local SweetFrog to see if it is participating
• TCBY in the Village (Grosse Pointe), on Mack Ave (Grosse Pointe Woods), TCBY at Belvedere Square (Baltimore, MD): Free small 6 oz cup or cone. Call your local TCBY to see if it is participating.
• UU Yogurt: 10 ozs free for mom
• Wakaberry: 20% off for moms
• Yoforia: Free cup of froyo for moms up to $5 in value
• Yogurtland Baton Rouge & Lafayette, LA - Buy one, get one free 
• Yogurtland Australia: 50% off for moms
• Yo Mama! Frozen Yogurt (Village of Wauwatosa) - Free froyo for moms
• Yummie Yogurt (Village of Rochester Hills) - Moms get 8 oz yogurt and one topping free

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.

The Yogurtland Flavor Quest Continues, New Flavors on March 3

Fro-yo girl here. Last March Yogurtland launched its Flavor Quest promotion which featured 10 internationally inspired froyo flavors and took your taste buds on a trip around the world. The good news is that the Flavor Quest is BACK with 10 new flavors. The Flavor Quest Continues launches on March 3 with Canada Maple Cookie, Peru Passion Fruit Sorbet, Thailand Coconut Mango Tart, Australia Macadamia Nut Toffee. Guests collect stamps on their passport (the Yogurtland Real Rewards app) and earn free froyo plus a chance to win a Puerto Rican adventure.

The other new flavors are:

• Florida Citrus Orange Sorbet (March 17 - April 13)
• Switzerland Geneva Chocolate (March 17 - April 13)
• France Blackcurrant Berry Tart (March 31 - April 27)
• Spain Flan (March 31 - April 27)
• Dubai Vanilla Date Shake (April 14 - May 11)
• Puerto Rico Guava Sorbet (April 14 - May 11)

Which flavor do you look forward to trying the most?

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.

Yogurtland’s Third National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration

Fro-yo girl here. The day froyo fans have been waiting for is here: Yogurtland’s National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration #YogurtlandNFYD with collectible color changing spoons. Did you go? Are you planning to go?

I enjoyed a cup of the Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards “Best Bring It Back” winner, Salted Caramel Pecan, with graham cracker crumbs, mochi, almonds, Butterfinger, chocolate twirls and a Heath bar. So good! Thanks Yogurtland and long live #YogurtlandNFYD!

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.

Yogurtland's National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration on Feb. 3

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland's National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration #YogurtlandNFYD is just one week away! More details have emerged about what Yogurtland has planned.

Yogurtland guests will receive a special collectible color changing spoon and a commemorative cup to fill up with froyo and toppings.

• Date: February 3, 2014
• Time: 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Participating Yogurtland locations

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.

Here's the official press release:

Yogurtland To Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day On February 3, 2014;

Guests to Receive Free Frozen Yogurt and Toppings and a Color-Changing Collectible Spoon

(IRVINE, CA) Jan. 27, 2014 – Yogurtland will celebrate its third annual National Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, February 3, 2014 by offering guests free yogurt and toppings from 4pm – 7pm at all participating locations.

For National Frozen Yogurt Day, Yogurtland guests will receive a special collectible spoon that changes colors when it becomes cold, and a commemorative cup to fill with their choice of yogurt flavors and toppings including several Hershey® chocolate offerings.

Yogurtland is sweetening the offer for those who sign up for its Real Rewards program. Guests who register for the Real Rewards program between February 1 -7 will receive 6-ounces of free frozen yogurt.

Yogurtland popularized the self-serve frozen yogurt concept and today leads the industry with the best-tasting handcrafted flavors made from real ingredients.

Yogurtland’s National Frozen Yogurt Day celebration is sponsored by Hershey® and The California Milk Advisory Board.

The Yogurtland Difference
Separating Yogurtland from competitors is the company’s team of flavorologists who develop the proprietary recipes for the brand’s more than 100 different and customized flavors. Whether traditional or exotic, each flavor uses real ingredients sourced from their original locations. By controlling the entire frozen yogurt making process, Yogurtland has raised the standards for flavors and quality to new heights and much to the delight of millions of fans.

Naturally occurring calcium makes Yogurtland yogurt a healthful, refreshing treat. Fruit flavors are also fortified with Vitamin C. All of Yogurtland’s flavors meet the National Yogurt Association Criteria for “live and active culture frozen yogurt” and are produced in a kosher-certified facility. Yogurtland features non- and low-fat yogurt flavors as well as non-dairy and no sugar added choices.

Presently there are 263 locations across the U.S., Australia, Guam, Mexico and Venezuela with more than 50 additional locations planned to open over the next six months. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com.

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#YogurtlandNFYD

Menchie’s to Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with Free Froyo on Feb. 6

Fro-yo girl here. National Frozen Yogurt Day is just two weeks away! Mark your calendars because Menchie’s is giving out coupons for six free ounces of froyo with toppings. Get your free froyo coupon from the Menchie’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mymenchies) first. It will be redeemable all day on Feb. 6th. Tell everyone who loves froyo!

Find your Menchie’s closest location here:http://www.menchies.com/yogurt-shop-our-locations

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.

Here’s the official press release:

ENCINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is gifting fans a coupon for a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt in celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day. On February 6th, guests can bring the coupon, available on the brand’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/MyMenchies, to participating Menchie’s stores nationwide.

Guests are limited to one coupon and the offer is only valid on Thursday, February 6th. Serving up smiles and swirls of flavor, Menchie’s considers itself the ambassador of frozen yogurt worldwide, offering best-in-class products. For fro-yo fanatics, the combinations will be endless with premium rotating flavors and more than 70 mouthwatering toppings to create the perfect dessert. For added yum, guests can opt to have their yogurt in a signature Menchie’s waffle bowl.

“We are excited to celebrate yet another National Frozen Yogurt Day with our fans,” said Amit Kleinberger, CEO of Menchie’s. “We are always looking for ways to show our appreciation for all of our loyal yogurt lovers and through this deal we hope to put smiles on their faces and also brighten up the days of new guests who have yet to have the Menchie’s experience.”

For more information regarding Menchie’s, including store locations, franchising opportunities or their National Frozen Yogurt Day deal, please visit www.menchies.com. Like Menchie’s on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MyMenchie’s or follow on Twitter atwww.Twitter.com/MyMenchies.

About Menchie’s:

Menchie’s creates lasting memories by creating an unparalleled guest experience with a mission to make every guest smile. Menchie’s is a world-leader of ensuring best-in-class products and is the ambassador of frozen yogurt quality worldwide. With more than 380 stores, the franchise has locations open in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, Israel, Guam and China. Menchie’s expects to celebrate 500 open stores in 2014. Guaranteeing happiness in every cup, the brand offers guests premium rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations in every bite. The proprietary collection is made from the milk of “smiley” California cows, which have not been treated with artificial growth hormones (rBST). Menchie’s frozen yogurt contains live and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture (LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt Association.

Veterans Day Free Froyo at Menchie's

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Pre-Veterans Day and thank you vets, for your service to this country. Menchie’s has a special national offer just for you. Go to Menchie’s on Veterans Day (November 11th) for your cup of free frozen yogurt (up to 6 ounces). This offer is good for all veterans and active military personal. Must show military ID or proof of service.

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.

New Yogurtland Real Rewards Mobile App Launches

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s new Real Rewards mobile app version 2.0 has just launched. Like the old app it has a flavor finder feature, store locator and social sharing tools to share your pics on the app, Facebook or Twitter.You can register your gift card, view the balance, reload and use your phone to pay. The most exciting feature is the new loyalty program. You get one point for every ounce you purchase and you earn your way to a higher reward level. There are three reward levels:

• Green: 3 ounces free for signing up (registering), 3 ounces free on your birthday
• Raspberry: 3 ounces free for every 36 ounces purchased, 5 ounces free on your birthday
• Platinum: 4 ounces free for every 36 ounces purchased, 16 ounces free on your birthday

The ultimate goal is to reach 520 ounces which entitles you to an unlimited cup (anything that fits into the 16 ounce cup).

YL Real Rewards was launched and tested first in Colorado, Louisiana and select Nevada locations. The app is free and can be found in the Apple App store and Google Play app store.

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.

Yogurtland Looney Tunes “Flavors with Character” Launch Party

Fro-yo girl here. Today’s the big day, the launch of the Yogurtland Looney Tunes Flavors with Character promotion! There were three national launch parties (Burbank, CA; Dallas, TX; Brooklyn, NY) and local launch parties in 10 states. Luckily, I’m in California, where most of the launch parties occurred.

The launch parties featured free fro-yo and giveaways, such as Looney Tunes fans and tote bags. I had so much to do during my trip to Yogurtland, including checking out the new flavors, new cups, new spoons, merchandise for sale, and launch party giveaways. I also scanned the QSR code for one of the new flavors. Collect 4 codes and get 4 ounces of free fro-yo, 6 codes and 6 ounces of free fro-yo. 

At the launch party, the first 75 people got their pick of a door prize: green Looney Tunes/Yogurtland tote bag, Looney Tunes/Yogurtland stickers or a Looney Tunes/Yogurtland fan. Each guest also received an 8 ounce cup to fill with fro-yo and toppings.

• New Yogurtland/Looney Tunes merchandise: 2 notepads, pack of pencils, 6 keychains featuring Looney Tunes characters in Yogurtland cups, reusable frozen yogurt bowls
• New flavors: Bugs Bunny Carrot Cake and Daffy Duck Decadent Dark Chocolate Orange. It’s hard for me to judge them because I don’t eat/like carrot cake and I don’t like chocolate frozen yogurt. Both were creamy. The carrot cake frozen yogurt had a distinctive rich cream cheese flavor which was stronger than the cake flavor. I could also taste cinnamon. The dark chocolate orange frozen yogurt tasted more like fudge/cocoa with a hint of orange. It reminded me of Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
• New cups: There were two new designs, one featuring Bugs Bunny, the other Daffy Duck.
• New spoons: This was the most exciting part for me. The Bugs Bunny spoon is grey and Daffy Duck is orange. The spoons feature the character heads, not their bodies.

I forgot to check out the new toppings: carrots and dark chocolate orange covered cranberries.

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.

Menchie Makes an Appearance in Berkeley Today

Fro-yo girl here. I spotted Menchie crossing the street today with his friend. He walked onto the UC Berkeley campus spreading smiles and then was crossing back over to his shop when I spotted him. Having Menchie wave at me was the highlight of my day. He has the cutest feet. 

Thanks Menchie’s for the free fro-yo and congrats on your opening!

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

* MENCHIE’S: 1862 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA

Yogurtland's Flavor Quest Starts Today!

Fro-yo girl here. I just watched the Yogurtland Flavor Quest YouTube video this morning and I'm beyond excited about their new Flavor Quest Promotion. 1 Globe, 3 Months, 10 flavors. The Flavor Quest started today and lasts till May 26th. The first four globally inspired fro-yo flavors are in already in Yogurtland stores.

To get started, download the free Yogurtland mobile app and use it to scan QR codes for the 10 new fro-yo flavors. Earn 5 ounces of free fro-yo by scanning the QR codes of five new flavors and 10 ounces for scanning all 10 flavors. 

I can't wait to try Spiced Chai, Creme Brulee, and Black Sesame Vanilla. 

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.

Here's the Yogurtland press release with more details about the Flavor Quest, including the new globally inspired flavors:

(IRVINE, CA) March 4, 2013 – Ever wondered what Maqui Berry tasted like but can’t afford a trip to Patagonia? Or wanted to try authentic Polynesian vanilla? Yogurtland has an app for that. Today Yogurtland introduces Flavor Quest, a global celebration of flavors coming to a spoon near you. Complementing the bounty of new yogurt flavors, Yogurtland is also introducing a Smartphone app with a Flavor Finder function that allows guests to find the flavors they crave at a Yogurtland nearby.

“You won’t need a passport to take your taste buds around the world. With Flavor Quest, Yogurtland is bringing the world’s best flavors to your spoon,” said Charlotte Lucich, director of marketing at Yogurtland. “Our chief flavorologist led his team on a quest around the globe to find the finest ingredients for our passionate flavor-seeking fans. And now with our new mobile app and Flavor Finder, our fans can quickly find which Yogurtland is serving the new flavors and their familiar favorites.”

Yogurtland’s continual search to find the world’s best flavors and honest ingredients has taken the company’s flavorologist to the forest of Patagonia, the spice markets of India, to Japan to experience the ancient traditions of black sesame and to New Orleans, the birthplace of Bananas Foster.  This search has been chronicled in a series of videos, including the travel and taste adventures behind Flavor Quest. Yogurtland will offer these global flavors over a three-month period while giving guests a chance to earn free yogurt by scanning the QR codes of the Flavor Quest destinations posted inside the stores.

Yogurtland’s new globally-inspired flavors include: Maqui Berry Tart from Patagonia; Tiramisu from Italy; Polynesian Vanilla from the French Polynesian islands; Spiced Chai from India; Crème Brulée from France; Sticky Toffee Pudding from England; POG Sorbet from Hawaii; Bananas Foster from New Orleans; Mexican Hot Chocolate from Mexico and Black Sesame Vanilla from Japan.

Yogurtland’s new mobile app complements the Flavor Quest promotion and has a Flavor Finder feature that allows guests to find their favorite flavor at the Yogurtland nearest them. The app has three ways to search flavors. First by searching the flavor name, second by using a location to search flavors nearby, and the third way is to the find the location of the nearest Yogurtland and see what flavors are currently being served.

The Flavor Finder will be updated daily to provide real-time information about which flavors are being served at Yogurtland shops across the country.

During the Flavor Quest promotion, guests can use the app to scan the QR code on the flavor cards posted in stores. After scanning five new flavors (only one scan per flavor and one scan per day), fans will earn 5 free ounces of yogurt. After scanning all 10 flavors, guests receive 10 ounces free and will be entered for a chance to win free yogurt for a year. Guests can also use the app to name, describe and share their frozen yogurt creation through social media outlets.

To find the app, search Yogurtland in your mobile app store.

About Yogurtland

In 2006, Yogurtland opened its first location, and quickly popularized the self-serve frozen yogurt concept by offering the industry’s best quality frozen yogurt made from real California milk and served with a wide array of premium, popular toppings. Today, Yogurtland leads the industry with the finest smooth, creamy real yogurt and superior toppings where customers create and control their own flavor experience, all served in a clean, bright environment. Presently there are more than 200 locations across the U.S., Guam, Mexico, Venezuela and Australia with more than 50 additional locations scheduled to open over the next six months. For more information, visit http://www.yogurtland.com 

or http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.

Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day

Fro-yo girl here. Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day! I know I already celebrated National Frozen Yogurt Day on 2/4 but I think it’s actually on February 6th. 

Menchie’s is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day with 6 oz. of free fro-yo on Feb. 6. Go to Menchie’s Facebook page to find the coupon.

Other fro-yo shops are also celebrating today, including Lovin’ Spoons (get 6 free oz. of fro-yo on 2/6) and Yo Zone (5 free ozs. on 2/6).

Remember to show your love for fro-yo by eating fro-yo today.

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

Thanks Yogurtland! Orange Spoon Frenzy Yogurtland Pictures

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day today (2/4) with free fro-yo and toppings from 4- 7 PM at participating Yogurtland locations across the country. This was the second time Yogurtland celebrated the special day with its fans. 

Guests will receive a 5 oz. cup and a special, limited edition orange fro-yo spoon. The orange fro-yo spoon is available today only, during the National Frozen Yogurt Day celebration.

I chose plain tart with the new guava grapefruit sorbet, mochi, Fruity Pebbles, watermelon balls, honeydew balls and cantaloupe balls. 

Remember, Yogurtland will match donations made to First Book made between 2/1 and 2/10 on the Yogurtland Cares website.

Thank you Yogurtland and Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day! 

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

Yogurtland to Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb. 4 w/ Free Fro-yo

Fro-yo girl here. National Frozen Yogurt Day is just a week away! Yogurtland is celebrating again with free fro-yo and toppings from 4- 7 PM on Feb. 4th. More than 200 Yogurtland locations across the country will be participating in the celebration. Guests will receive a commemorative cup and spoon.It looks like the spoon will be orange this year. Last year, Yogurtland served more than 1.2 million cups of free fro-yo on National Frozen Yogurt Day.

“National Frozen Yogurt Day allows us to thank our fans, and once again we look forward to serving them delicious yogurt with a wide range of toppings. This year we are proud to partner with Hershey’s to make National Frozen Yogurt Day a very sweet reward for our fans,” said Charlotte Lucich, director of marketing at Yogurtland.

“Guests are also invited to pass along the generosity. Through Yogurtland Cares, the company’s initiative to empower youth, Yogurtland is also supporting First Book, a national education non-profit. First Book provides new, high quality books and resources to kids in need. Yogurtland Cares will match donations in an effort to raise $20,000 to provide more than 8,000 new books to kids across the country. From Feb. 1 – Feb. 10, Yogurtland will match donations made at http://cares.yogurt-land.com.

The California Milk Advisory Board also sponsors Yogurtland’s National Frozen Yogurt Day celebration. For more information, visit www.yogurt-land.com.”

About Yogurtland
In 2006, Yogurtland opened its first location, and quickly popularized the self-serve frozen yogurt concept by offering the industry’s best quality frozen yogurt made from real California milk and served with a wide array of premium, popular toppings. Today, Yogurtland leads the industry with the finest smooth, creamy real yogurt and superior toppings where customers create and control their own flavor experience, all served in a clean, bright environment. Presently there are more than 200 locations across the U.S., Guam, Mexico, Venezuela and Australia with more than 50 additional locations scheduled to open over the next six months. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com or http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.

About First Book
First Book has distributed more than 100 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families throughout the United States and Canada.  By making new, high-quality books available on an ongoing basis, First Book is transforming the lives of children in need and elevating the quality of education. For more information, please visit First Book online or follow First Book’s latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

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*At participating locations.

Remember to get your free fro-yo and support First Book.

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 Yogurtland in SF Opens as Gossip Girl Comes to an End

Fro-yo girl here. Alexander Graham Bell once said when one door closes, another opens. And today is one of those days where something important comes to an end (Gossip Girl’s series finale) and something important just begins (San Francisco’s first Yogurtland location opened its doors). 

Yogurtland opened at 5 PM today and the first 25 or so people (the ones who were there when the doors open) scored a cup of free fro-yo and toppings. Word had clearly gotten out because there was a line waiting outside for the doors to open. Today was the soft opening. Hopefully a grand opening celebration will follow. The new location has 16 flavors of self-serve fro-yo and a nice toppings bar for 37 cents an ounce. 

I will be eating fro-yo as I watch the final episode of GG. Hope I don’t cry...speaking of GG and fro-yo, remember how Jenny Humphrey and Eric van der Woodsen visited Pinkberry in 2009?

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

* YOGURTLAND SAN FRANCISCO: 1250 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112

Menchie's Belmont Grand Opening Week

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is now open in the Belmont Village Shopping Center.The grand opening celebration begins tomorrow and continues all week with the following events:

* Saturday, 11/24: Ribbon cutting with Menchie at 11 AM, free fro-yo from 11 AM - 1 PM, free t-shirts for the first 50 customers in line at 11 AM, balloon artist
* Sunday, 11/25: Free plushie dolls and t-shirts while supplies last starting at noon, face painting
* Monday, 11/26: $1 cups of fro-yo from 5 - 6 PM
* Tuesday, 11/27: Kids (10 and under) eat free from 2 - 4 PM
* Wednesday, 11/28: Half off fro-yo from 11 AM - 1 PM
* Thursday, 11/29: Free dodge balls at 3 PM while supplies last
* Friday, 11/30: Buy one, get one free from 8 PM till close

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

* MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT: 1200 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA

21 Choices Customer Appreciation Day

Fro-yo girl here. Yesterday (November 20) was Customer Appreciation Day at 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt and they were giving away free small fro-yos all day long. There were six fro-yo flavors to choose from and complimentary toppings too (sprinkles, graham cracker crust, whipped cream). You could get more than one flavor.

Pasadena free fro-yo flavors: Circus Animal Cookies, Vanilla Bean, Valhorna Chocolate, Pumpkin Pie, Reeses Peanut Butter Cup, Fresh Strawberry

Yesterday they weren’t offering custom mix-in fro-yo flavors. There was one line, the line for free fro-yo. The line moved quickly. You could still ask for samples.

The small cup of fro-yo was a generous size and my fro-yo tasted just like Circus Animal Cookies (it had bits of Circus Animal cookies).

This is an annual event, so look out for it around the same time next year. 21 Choices announced the event on their Facebook page and Twitter account.

Thanks 21 Choices!

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

* 21 CHOICES: 85 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104