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ASU PhD student and one of the best rock climbers of the Phoenix valley, Christa Brelsford, left for Haiti 11 days prior to 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010. She and her brother were volunteering for a adult literacy center and staying with friends near Port-au-Prince. The day of the quake, she found herself trapped in a building stairwell after tripping while trying to escape from the crumbling building. More than an hour later, Christa was saved from the rubble and sought immediate medical attention for her very injured leg. She then journeyed three kilometers on a dirt road via motorcycle to a US Peacekeeping Mission, with the support of an Alaskan senators office who made phone calls to the UN for her rescue. Within 36 hours, Christa was flown on to a hospital in Miami where she was treated and had 4 surgeries in total, including the amputation of her right foot, ankle, and part of her shin. Christa captured the world’s attention by her grace, serenity, and calmness in a time of pandemonium and chaos, and says, “I’m just happy to be alive.”

Keep Christa Climbing was founded to raise awareness and donations for Christa’s cause. As a little girl, Christa found the most enjoyment in rock climbing, and since the age of 10, she has been on some the most remarkable climbs to date.

On Thursday, February 4th, from 4pm-7pm Yogurtini will have FREE FROZEN YOGURT and will collect donations for the Keep Christa Climbing cause to assist in offsetting costs for medical bills, physical therapy, and prosthetic needs. Your support will lift Christa’s spirits and allow her to begin climbing sooner.

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About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. Yogurtini only serves real yogurt that contains live and active cultures approved by the National Yogurt Association.

The popularity of Yogurtini® and the brand has been recognized consistently by customers and the press, where readers recently voted Yogurtini as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini® was also nominated for “Best Frozen Yogurt” in the Phoenix area by The Phoenix New Times. Yogurtini® boasts having some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Yogurtini’s™ top quality, taste, original flavors, and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses.

The beauty behind the Yogurtini® self-serve frozen yogurt franchise is that customers have complete control. You can “Serve Yo Self”. Upon entering, customers simply grab a cup and start mixing, just like you might mix your favorite cocktail. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 65 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce.

Yogurtini® loves to keep in touch with its customers through its social networking program. Please visit us at http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini , http://www.yogurtini.com/blog/ , http://twitter.com/yogurtini, http://www.myspace.com/yogurtini

For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. If you are looking to be awarded a frozen yogurt franchise by Yogurtini™ (YHI, Inc) you can send an email to franchise@yogurtini.com, speak to us personally at (602) 774-2691, fill out an application at http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/franchise-application/ or visit http://www.yogurtinifranchising.com

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Frozen Yogurt Franchise Now Available

Frozen Yogurt Franchise Now Available

Frozen yogurt retailer launches self-serve franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs

Tempe, AZ (December 30, 2009) – Yogurtini , Tempe, AZ’s first self-serve frozen yogurt shop officially announces the launch of a new self-serve frozen yogurt franchise opportunity that will give business entrepreneurs access on the ground floor to one of the most exciting and fun franchise opportunities available.

“I have been asking myself what the best frozen yogurt franchise would be, and I fell in love with the Yogurtini self-serve concept. I have been anxiously waiting for their franchises to become available. The Yogurtini franchise system offers quality products, distribution networks, a stunning in-store design concept, and the marketing support I would not be able to find on my own,” said Dee Berger, Nevada resident and potential franchisee looking to start a self-serve frozen yogurt shop.

Yogurtini offers a fun experience allowing customers to serve themselves with up to 16 premium fat-free flavors each day, rotating from its extensive list of over 100 frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. Among the variety of flavors, customers can always find the Yogurtini “House” Tart, a no sugar added option, and a non-dairy option, as well as classic favorites such as Classic Vanilla, Ultimate Chocolate, and the local favorite, Chelsey’s Cheesecake. Toppings range from top quality fresh fruits, a wide variety of dry cereals, brownie and cheesecake bites, candy and syrups, as well as some unusual toppings like lychee fruit and Sriracha hot sauce.  When customers are done creating their perfect “Yogurtini concoction”, they simply pay by the ounce.

“I am ecstatic to announce our frozen yogurt franchise offering,” said Natasha Nelson, co-founder and President of Yogurtini . “Along with amazing frozen yogurt, I believe we have created a fun and exciting experience, and that is why our customers come back day after day. The popularity of Yogurtini products and the brand has been recognized by the community, loyal customers, and the press. We have been working hard over the past six months to put together a comprehensive franchise system after the large amount of interest our customers expressed,” she continued.

To develop the Yogurtini franchise system, Yogurtini reached out to the leading franchise experts in the country to create a solid foundation and infrastructure designed to offer the best level of support possible to franchisees, and to handle its anticipated growth.

“There is an incredible excitement and growth in the frozen yogurt category. Entrepreneur Magazine recently announced frozen yogurt as the category that holds the most franchise promise for 2009,” said Alan Stribling, Chief Operating Officer of Yogurtini (YHI, Inc.). “A fun, healthy and inexpensive family frozen yogurt experience is attractive to customers. This is a dynamic opportunity for entrepreneurs in a recessionary environment. The Yogurtini franchise system offers an excellent value. We have brought together the talents, disciplines and experience of big agency principals, former successful franchisors, experienced franchise attorneys, and top construction and site selection experts,” he continued.

About Yogurtini :

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. Yogurtini only serves real yogurt that contains live and active cultures approved by the National Yogurt Association.

The popularity of Yogurtini and the brand has been recognized consistently by customers and the press, where readers recently voted Yogurtiniä as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini was also nominated for “Best Frozen Yogurt” in the Phoenix area by The Phoenix New Times. Yogurtini boasts having some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Yogurtini’s top quality, taste, original flavors, and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses.

The beauty behind the Yogurtini self-serve frozen yogurt franchise is that customers have complete control. You can “Serve Yo Self ”. Upon entering, customers simply grab a cup and start mixing, just like you might mix your favorite cocktail. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 65 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce.

Yogurtini loves to keep in touch with its customers through its social networking program. Please visit us at http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini , http://www.yogurtini.com/blog/ , http://twitter.com/yogurtini, http://www.myspace.com/yogurtini

For more information on Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com. If you are looking to be awarded a frozen yogurt franchise by Yogurtini (YHI, Inc) you can send an email to franchise@yogurtini.com, speak to us personally at (602) 774-2691, fill out an application at http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/franchise-application/ or visit http://www.yogurtinifranchising.com

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Yogurtini Crew wishes everyone Happy Holidays

Yogurtini Crew wishes everyone Happy Holidays

About Yogurtini:

Yogurtini Self-Serve offers up to 16 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leave nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 65 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtiniwww.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini.

For more information on being awarded a Yogurtini franchise you can send an email to franchise@yogurtini.com, speak to us personally at (602) 774-2691 or visitwww.yogurtinifranchising.com .

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Yogurtini at Victoria's Secret PINK event

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At the Victoria’s Secret PINK HOPE Initiative at ASU’s Campus last week more than 100 clothing items were collected in 2 hours from ASU students to donate to UMOM, the largest homeless shelter in Arizona to help 112 families who are in transitional living in Phoenix.

This clothing drive was sponsored by Victoria’s Secret PINK in order to support the HOPE Campaign launched this fall to encourage college age women to support philanthropic efforts in their local communities.

“The PINK-a-licious campus event was a huge success at ASU! More than 200 college men and women came to support our philanthropic effort to support UMOM and enjoy some Yogurtini while we were at it!, said Teresa Foglia, Marketing intern for Yogurtini.

About Yogurtini:

Yogurtini Self-Serve offers up to 16 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leave nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 65 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini.

For more information on being awarded a Yogurtini franchise you can send an email to franchise@yogurtini.com, speak to us personally at (602) 774-2691 or visit www.yogurtinifranchising.com .

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Get In LIne For An Amazing Frozen Yogurt Franchise!

You get the scoop here first. By popular demand Yogurtini will be officially announcing their frozen yogurt franchise opportunity very soon. To get in line first visit Yogurtini’s new franchise page at http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/ .

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Thanks New Times! It was just announced Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt was nominated for ‘Best Frozen Yogurt in the ‘Best of Phoenix’ nominations. We are so honored and many thanks to all those who voted.

Now through September 13th you can place your vote at http://polls.phoenixnewtimes.com/polls/phx/bestof/

About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers 10 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 60 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

Additional openings are planned throughout the greater Phoenix Valley and nationally. For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini. . If you are interested in partnering with Yogurtini as we expand locations and franchising becomes available, please contact us www.yogurtini.com.

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To celebrate the beginning of the school year for ASU in Tempe, AZ. Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt would like to treat you and your friends to free yogurt and toppings from 6-9 tonight. Get there early! Don’t forget to become a friend on www.facebook.com/yogurtini and print out this flyer!

About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers 10 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 60 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

Additional openings are planned throughout the greater Phoenix Valley and nationally. For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini. . If you are interested in partnering with Yogurtini as we expand locations and franchising becomes available, please contact us www.yogurtini.com.

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This past Saturday night we had the BEST time welcoming all the incoming Freshman moving into ASU at Sparky’s Summer Shakedown at Palo Verde Beach. This was one of the best parties we have seen all year and we met thousands of new students as they tried out our famous frozen yogurt! Don’t forget, all students get 15% off in store during through the end of September.

Yogurtini team getting silly.

Yogurtini team getting silly.

About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers 10 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 50 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 60 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

Additional openings are planned throughout the greater Phoenix Valley and nationally. For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini. . If you are interested in partnering with Yogurtini as we expand locations and franchising becomes available, please contact us www.yogurtini.com.

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We love catching “the it girls” in Yogurtini. The ga-ga gorgeous Luann Petix was recently seen in Yogurtini so we had to ask her for a quick blog interview!

If you don’t know who Luann is, she is the founding editor in chief of DAMSEL MAGAZINE, had a long time career at Quiksilver and is currently the owner of Beau Branding and recently covered in this month’s issue of Coastal Living “Surfer Chicks” for all her summer beauty tips.

Natasha: Luann, your shots in Coastal Living are gorgeous. It looks like you are having a fun summer! Obviously you gave readers your summer beauty tips but we want to talk more about what you do to stay in shape and what’s on your daily menu!

Luann:: Thanks, the shoot was so fun and I love Coastal Living. Summer is my favorite time of year. Love the beach, but I love the heat, love Arizona, I go to Lake Havasu 10 times every summer, and I love Yogurtini, of course.

Natasha: How often do you eat frozen yogurt?

Luann: Every day, it’s a must.

Natasha: So, we have to ask, what Yogurtini concoction are you eating now?

Luann: Sometimes I like the plain boring stuff like Vanilla and Chocolate and I don’t feel the guilt because it is all non-fat….but when I am getting crazy I will do Peanut Butter and Cheesecake yogurt and pile on lots of brownie bits and cheesecake bites!

Natasha: Love it! Cheesecake is my favorite too but I cover it with graham crackers and even ground up girl scout thin mints. You do need to seriously try our new Acai’. OK, how do you stay in shape?? You were looking good in your L*Space fringe suit in Coastal Living!

Luann: To help me unwind I need a good cardio. I love spin class http://www.bike2thebeat.com. There is nothing like this style of workout. If I can’t make it to spin, I will jump on a treadmill and go for a run. The treadmill is easier than running outdoors, don’t know why?

Natasha: What is it about yogurt that you love so much and why we catch you in here all the time?

Luann: Well I love the variety at Yogurtini, you can’t get bored with this many toppings…but I like the probiotic aspects. Hey, we all want keep our digestion healthy! When I can’t get a yogurt, I love this amazing drink called PRE, same probiotic concept and you can get it at Whole Foods I keep it stocked in the fridge along with a take home from Yogurtini of course!

Natasha: OK, so since i have THE “Beauty Go To” I have to ask, what is your favorite trend for summer?

Luann: For me summer is always about bikini’s (I love L*Space Styles), lightweight strapless dresses and flip flops. I’m obsessed with my Clinique Superbalm moisturizing lip gloss in currant.

Natasha: Thanks Luann, next Yogurtini is on me!

Luann in Coastal Living:


About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers 10 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 50 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 60 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

Additional openings are planned throughout the greater Phoenix Valley and nationally. For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini. . If you are interested in partnering with Yogurtini as we expand locations and franchising becomes available, please contact us at franchise@yogurtini.com.

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Greta Blackburn is the founding editor of Ms. Fitness Magazine, celebrity trainer and also the founder of FitCamp. (If you haven’t gone to her FitCamp in Malibu, make the trip!)

I decided to ask her what her health take is on YOGURT! She shed some light on a few things even we didn’t know!

And remember, Yogurtini ALWAYS offers one no sugar added and one non-dairy flavor!

Greta Blackburn:

Did you know that your body contains approximately 400 types of bacteria weighing approximately 3½ pounds?

Sounds nasty, I know, but most of these bacteria live in your gastrointestinal system where they play the vital role of metabolizing the food you eat. Less than one percent are pathogenic or toxic.

My good health, and yours too, depends upon maintaining a proper balance between various groups of bacteria, what scientists call “intestinal flora.”

Stress, the onset of a cold or flu, taking antibiotics, alcohol, bad food and even lack of sleep can throw off this balance. Even harmful things in the environment, such as mercury or lead, can do the same thing.

For me, eating yogurt is the best way to maintain this crucial balance. The reason, of course, and I know you all probably know this, is because yogurt contains “friendly bacteria” called “probiotics.”

When you eat yogurt on a regular basis the first thing you’ll notice is just how “regular” you are. It’s amazing really, but I won’t bore you with the details.

For me though, it’s much much more. The probiotics in yogurt boost my immune system which I think is the reason I hardly ever get a cold.

Scientists tell me there are even more benefits including increased lactose tolerance, better resistance to infections, improved HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio, anti-carcinogenic properties, inhibition of food pathogens, aid to liver function, and a hedge against osteoporosis.

But, for me, here’s the clincher. Yogurt prevents bad breath!

About Yogurtini:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini Self-Serve offers 10 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 50 toppings. The beauty behind Yogurtini is that customers have complete control. Upon entering, they simply grab a cup and start mixing. They can then visit the topping bar to add any or all of the toppings. Leaving nothing to be desired, the topping bar boasts over 60 toppings, with a wide variety ranging from granola, cereals and fresh fruits, to all kinds of candies, sprinkles, and even specialty items such as lychees, jalapenos and Sriracha hot sauce. After customers have filled their cups, they weigh their creation on a scale and pay for it by the ounce. At Yogurtini, the possibilities are endless. Simply swirl it, top it, weigh it, pay it.

Additional openings are planned throughout the greater Phoenix Valley and nationally. For more information about Yogurtini visit www.yogurtini.com or become a friend at www.myspace.com/yogurtini, www.facebook.com/yogurtini. You can also keep up to date on our flavor rotations and new creations through www.twitter.com/yogurtini. . If you are interested in partnering with Yogurtini as we expand locations, please contact us at franchise@yogurtini.com.

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