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You Can Be Your Own Boss With Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt Franchise According to the Miami Herald!

Yogurtini — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:40:47 +0000

The Miami Herald

You Can Be Your Own Boss With Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt Franchise According to the Miami Herald!

Franchise opportunities are growing in South Florida, allowing new business owners to build on the strength of a proven brand.

“Folks underestimate themselves — with the great training they get in the corporate world, they are in a position to run their own business,” he said. “They don’t know it, but they come with a skill set. As long as they bring the same focus and attention into something that is of great interest to them, it gives them the tools to be successful in their own small company.”

To be sure, prospective franchisees should also do their due diligence and examine the company, including its track record, business model, competition, training and support, and reasons for choosing South Florida, Peña said.

South Florida entrepreneur Emilio Braun spent two years looking for a franchising opportunity in South Florida, before settling on frozen yogurt.

After researching various brands, he signed a master franchise development contract with Tempe, Ariz.-based Yogurtini, for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

He and his brother, Javier, opened their first shop in Coral Springs about five months ago, another in Davie last month, and plan a third in Kendall, which will open in March. In all, they hope to open at least 10 within five years.

The brothers, who have businesses in industries such as television and real estate, sold their 80 mobile phone stores in Mexico and funded the yogurt shops with their own capital.

They decided that franchising was their next best bet.

“When I started doing research, I saw that competition is very high in the States, so if you don’t do it the right way you are going to go out of business very quickly,” Emilio Braun said.

Franchise rules that govern everything from the size of the space to the type of sound system installed end up being advantageous in the long run, he said, allowing him to “compete in a saturated market.”

“I have support from the franchiser in marketing, in publicity, in operations. We do a conference call every two weeks to see how things are going, and they come and visit every month or two,” said Braun, 37. “So that is the price you are paying. I believe it is worth it.”

Nevertheless, franchising is not for everyone. Starting your own business without the constraints and costs of buying a franchise is far more appealing for some entrepreneurs.

“You don’t have to pay for a mentor if you find the right one,” said Todd Fener, who lives in Key Biscayne and owns four coin laundries. He found his own mentor in John O’Brien, a Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur who owns 17 coin laundries.

For many, the biggest hurdle to opening a franchise remains access to credit, Caldeira said. Loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, once considered the last resort, have become the first option, he said.

In fact, the SBA has guaranteed more than 500 loans during the past six years, totaling $242.3 million, for franchisees south of Orlando, said Althea Harris, assistant district director of marketing and outreach at the SBA office in Miami.

“In many cases, it is easier to get a franchise financed than other businesses,” Peña said, citing franchiser financing and the possibility of using your own retirement funds.

Pein, for example, was able to finance her first 7-Eleven franchise by taking out a $200,000 loan with Citibank, which, at the time, had an arrangement with the company.

Read full article here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/19/2650495_p2/you-can-be-the-boss-for-a-price.html#storylink=cpy

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha Nelson and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 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 in its native Arizona, where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. The accelerated growth of the franchise has been recognized by the national press including Fox Business News, The Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine. 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.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/yogurtini. For more information on Yogurtini® visitwww.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise . Yogurtini is now offering frozen yogurt franchise area development agreements. Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Missouri.

Yogurtini Self-Serve Franchise Owner Featured In The Denver Post!

Yogurtini — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:51:30 +0000

Franchise owner, Jen Cochran Lone Tree, CO Yogurtini Self-Serve was recently interviewed by The Denver Post.

Business Focus: Yogurtini, Lone Tree

Self-serving up a healthy treat

Owner Jennifer Cochran stands in front of the self-serve dispensers. Photo by Steve Shultz, YourHub

How did you get involved in this business? After visiting a self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Indianapolis two years ago, we decided it would be a perfect fit for the Lone Tree area. We began researching franchises, and Yogurtini was the perfect fit for us. We chose Yogurtini because of the great tasting yogurt, and the colors and ambience.

What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category? Yogurtini self-serve offers more flavors and more toppings than any other self-serve yogurt shop. We have a premium product: nonfat and low-fat real frozen yogurt with more live and active cultures than the National Yogurt Association requires. We always offer one non-dairy and one no-sugar added option. Because you “serve yo self” at Yogurtini, you are in control. One can serve up as much or as little as they’d like and simply pay by the ounce. We are always introducing new and exciting flavors like Maple Bacon Donut, Caramel Macchiato, Blueberry Muffin or Green Tea Tartini. We also have more than 85 toppings so you can swirl up something new and exciting every time you come in. We also feature a “Flavortini” board. A Flavortini is an enticing combination of Yogurtini frozen yogurt and toppings that taste great together. We encourage our customers to create and share their own ideas.

What do you like best about your line of work? I enjoy the daily interaction with customers and the flexibility in owning a business. Since I have two children involved in many activities, the flexibility is important to our family.

What is your business’ biggest challenge? There is a lot of competition in the frozen dessert category. Our product is premium and healthy and we do our best to get that message out to everyone. Since people who live in Lone Tree tend to keep active and are health conscious, they appreciate that Yogurtini self-serve offers a healthy treat. In addition, during the cold weather months, a frozen treat isn’t always at top of mind. We try to keep reminding everyone how delicious our yogurt is and entice people with new flavors and specials.

Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business: Yogurtini offers fundraisers for schools, clubs, church groups, charities, sports clubs/teams and PTO organizations. Yogurtini Lone Tree is willing to donate 20 percent to any organization hosting a fundraising night. Yogurtini also hosts birthday parties, with the birthday girl/boy getting their yogurt for free. Also, Yogurtini offers a reusable stainless steel container for to-go patrons. It comes with a lifetime 10 percent discount, and the first fill is free.

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/yogurtini. For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise . Yogurtini is now offering frozen yogurt franchise area development agreements. Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Missouri.

Arizona’s KMLE 108 Listeners Vote Yogurtini Self-Serve the “Best Frozen Yogurt”

Yogurtini — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:57:04 +0000

Thanks to the KMLE listeners who voted Yogurtini Self-Serve for “Best Frozen Yogurt”! You can see the results on their site here. Willy and Andrea from the morning show came out today to meet their listeners at the Yogurtini in Tempe.

Andrea from KMLE 108

Willy and the KMLE team Yogurtini

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

Yogurtini co-founder interviewed by NFIB about her growing self serve frozen yogurt franchise during a personal crisis

Yogurtini — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:31:32 +0000

Yogurtini self serve frozen yogurt franchise co-founder was recently interviewed on how her sister and her grew their frozen yogurt business during a personal crisis. To listen to the podcast visit here.

NFIB podcast

About Yogurtini® and YHI, Inc.

Yogurtini® Self-Serve, originally created in 2008 by sisters Natasha Nelson and Chelsey Nelson in Tempe, AZ., Yogurtini® Self-Serve has become one of the fastest growing franchise companies in the frozen dessert sector. The popularity of the brand stems from its’ superior product, the sophisticated décor, ambiance and extensive marketing by YHI. Yogurtini® offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 toppings. Yogurtini® is a premium product and only serves real yogurt that contains live and active cultures approved by the National Yogurt Association.

In July of 2009 YHI, Inc. was formed by the Nelson sisters. With the unification of a diverse team of experts in the area of finance, marketing, construction, operations and product development, YHI was determined and prepared to create a successful franchise on a national level.

The Yogurtini® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) was completed in October of 2009 and the first franchise location was sold in November of 2009 and opened in Phoenix, AZ. in June of 2010. The second and third locations opened in July and August of 2010 in Kansas City, MO. Since formation and without any outside capital, YHI has averaged opening one store a month. By the end of 2012, YHI will have over 20 stores open across the country. Yogurtini® has signed area development agreements in Southern Florida and additional franchises are currently under construction and development in Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, Florida, Nebraska, Virginia and Missouri.

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. Recently readers of 944 Magazine voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini® boasts having some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. The popularity of the Yogurtini® brand and the accelerated growth of the franchise has been recognized by the national press including Fox Business News, The Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program.http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini, http://www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/yogurtini . For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise.

Yogurtini self-serve frozen yogurt franchise signs ten store master franchise deal in South Florida!

Yogurtini — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:57:56 +0000

Coral Springs Yogurtini

–Yogurtini Franchise Company, YHI Signs Contract For Area Development in So. FL. –

TEMPE, Ariz. , 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Yogurtini® (YHI, Inc), a quickly growing and popular national self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, today announces the grand opening of it’s first franchise location in Coral Springs, FL on Sat. Oct. 1. The Coral Springs store marks the first of a ten-store area development deal with brothers Emilio and Javier Braun.

The brothers, who are based in Miami, are in the process of opening stores in Davie, Fort Lauderdale and the Hammocks Community in South Miami-Dade County.

“We’re excited to launch our first store in Florida. Yogurtini® has a great product and focus in providing the community great service and an affordable and healthy frozen yogurt,” said Emilio Braun, President, Yogurtini Florida LLC.

“Our company is looking forward to working with the Braun brothers as we expand into the Florida region,” said Natasha Nelson, President of Yogurtini. “They have the business experience and excitement for the brand, which is exactly what we look for in partnering with area developers as we grow,” she continued.

Yogurtini® regularly has classic flavors such as Ultimate Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Chelsey’s Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter, but there is always a surprise for the more adventurous like Northshore Pineapple Tart, Blueberry Muffin and Ruby Red Grapefruit Tartini. The incomparable Yogurtini® “House” Tart, along with a non-dairy and no sugar added flavor option is always a main stay. At Yogurtini, Flavortini© recipes are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings like the famous “Extra Dirty”; a favorite among their loyal following.

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha Nelson and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 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 in its native Arizona, 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” 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.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program.http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini, http://www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini and specifically for Southern FL at @YogurtiniSFL. For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise . Yogurtini is now offering frozen yogurt franchise area development agreements. Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, Virginia and Missouri.

Great article on how to choose a successful franchise – have you considered a frozen yogurt franchise?

Yogurtini — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:59:25 +0000

The Franchise Hound

As the co-founder and President of the self serve frozen yogurt Yogurtini self-serve franchise I am always researching what the experts think makes a franchise successful. I found this article on The Franchise Hound. They quote the Small Business Administration, ” only 5% of new franchise businesses fail, as opposed to 30% of non-franchise businesses.” Although the odds of going with a proven franchise system seems to be better they outline four areas why some franchises succeed and some do not.I not only found it very interesting but it reassured me that the Yogurtini franchise team is on the right track. I posted the article below but you can also read it here. – Let me know what you think?- Natasha Nelson

4 Elements of a Successful Franchise

Offering everything from sandwiches to tire repair to consumers, franchises play a huge role in how business gets done in the 21st century. And it’s easy to see why: they work. According to the Small Business Administration, only 5% of new franchise businesses fail, as opposed to 30% of non-franchise businesses.

Franchising, however, is not a sure thing; there are reasons why some succeed and some do not.

The Idea

The most important element behind franchise success is the idea.

The idea has to be unique, creative, and something that the market needs and wants, both now and in the future. It need not be an entirely new idea, but it needs to have enough new elements to make it fresh, interesting, and marketable – a twist, a different angle, something that hasn’t been done exactly that way before. A good idea also avoids one common trap in the franchise world: over-saturation of a market. By definition, a good idea puts a franchise business ahead of its competition.

The System

A franchise needs to have a workable and easily-replicated system. The reason McDonald’s has been successful is that the menu is simple, the production process makes sense, and each individual restaurant can be run by a manager with minimal training. A franchise’s system includes effective leadership in the parent company, since good leadership affects how the whole business runs.

Advertising and Marketing

One of the benefits of franchising for individual franchise owners is the advertising provided on a national or international level. Because of this advertising and marketing, consumers recognize the brand, understand what it offers, and know what they can expect. The individual franchises can then piggy-back on this brand recognition and build on it with advertising in their own local or regional markets. Brands that don’t offer good marketing on a national level, however, make it difficult for individual franchises to succeed.

Ongoing Communication, Training and Support

There must be a sense, in a franchise system, that everyone’s in it together. This means regular communication between the parent company and the individual franchise owners; training in new systems, methods, materials, and products; and support for franchise owners, operators, and managers.

For a franchise to succeed it needs a good idea, a strong and easily-replicated system, creative marketing, and communication and support. With these four elements, a franchise might not have guaranteed success, but it has a good shot at surviving, thriving, and growing into the future.

If you want to learn more about our self-serve frozen yogurt franchise opportunity click here.

About Yogurtini ®, and YHI, Inc:

Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha Nelson and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 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 in its native Arizona, where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business and numerous other national press outlets have covered the popularity of Yogurtini.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program including www.facebook.com . Or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/yogurtini .For more information on Yogurtini® visitwww.yogurtini.com.

YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini, one of the fastest growing self-serve frozen yogurt franchises in the segment. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise . Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri and Virginia.

YOGURTINI® SELF-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF GLENDALE FRANCHISE!

andrea — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:05:08 +0000

– Arizona’s Original And Favorite Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens In Glendale With FREE Frozen Yogurt Saturday, June 18 from 4-8pm –

Tempe, AZ (June 15, 2011) – Yogurtini®, originally established in Tempe, Arizona in 2008, today announces the grand opening of its Glendale location at 5870 W. Thunderbird Rd.

To celebrate Yogurtini’s franchise expansion, Yogurtini’s Glendale location will be giving out FREE self-serve frozen yogurt on Saturday, June 18 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Yogurtini, who is known for its philanthropy in local communities, has once again coupled one of its franchise grand openings with a local non-profit. Donations will be accepted during the event to help support Free Arts of Arizona (www.freeartsaz.org/). The Free Arts of Arizona organization brings the healing powers of the creative arts to abused, neglected and homeless children.

“After we decided to open a Yogurtini franchise, we chose a great location in Glendale,” said Tim O’Brien, owner of the new franchise location. “These shops are very community and family driven, and that notion coupled with the fact that we get to partner with a charity close to our hearts, Free Arts of Arizona, makes me even more excited knowing that we aren’t just creating a place of business, but a place that fosters relationships and that is also good for the community,” he continued.

The self-serve frozen yogurt shop has become a sensation with Arizona locations in Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and now Glendale. There are multiple Yogurtini locations in Missouri and Kansas and grand openings are planned nationally this summer in Colorado and Florida. Quickly building a devoted following of its non-fat, real yogurt, pay by the ounce model and by providing its customers with a unique experience upon each visit. The Yogurtini serve-yo-self® concept allows customers to make their own frozen yogurt creation, creating blends and concoctions, just like a signature martini.

Yogurtini® offers a rotating selection of 16 flavors and more than 70 toppings daily. Yogurtini® regularly has classic flavors such as Ultimate Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Chelsey’s Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter, but there is always a surprise for the more adventurous like Northshore Pineapple Tart, Island Coconut and Green Apple Tartini. The incomparable Yogurtini® “House” Tart, along with a non-dairy and no sugar added frozen yogurt option, is always a main stay. At Yogurtini, Flavortini© recipes like the famous “Extra Dirty”, a favorite among their loyal following, are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings.

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 70 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 in its native Arizona, 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” 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.

FOR MORE INFO ON BEING AWARDED A YOGURTINI FRANCHISE PLEASE VISIT http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. www.facebook.com/yogurtini , www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini.

New Summer Flavors for Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt!

andrea — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:20:33 +0000

Beat the summer heat and try one of Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt’s newest summer flavors- Thin Mint Cookie and Angel Food Cake! These flavors are currently being served at all franchise locations in Arizona, Missouri and Kansas. Enjoy the Flavortini recipes we’ve created or come up with your own using some of over 70 toppings offered. We’d love to hear about yours!

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 70 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 national press including Fox Business, MARCH Magazine, the Arizona Republic, 944 Magazine where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini® was also nominated for “Best Frozen Yogurt” 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.

YHI, the franchising company for Yogurtini began franchising in 2009. The popularity of the brand and the business opportunity has Yogurtini self-serve frozen yogurt franchise grand openings planned across the country at an astounding rate. The company currently has over 30 locations under agreement and construction.

FOR MORE INFO ON BEING AWARDED A YOGURTINI FRANCHISE PLEASE VISIT http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. www.facebook.com/yogurtini , www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini.

GET READY KANSAS, YOGURTINI® SELF-SERVE FROZEN YOGURT FRANCHISE READY TO MAKE ITS DEBUT IN OVERLAND PARK, DERBY AND SALINA

Yogurtini — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:27:25 +0000

Yogurtini self-serve frozen yogurt comes to Kansas

Thanks to Reuters for picking up our release on our new grand openings. Click here or see below for details on what is new with Yogurtini in the state of Kansas.

Tempe, AZ (Mar. 11, 2011) – Yogurtini® and YHI, Inc, a national and quickly growing self-serve frozen yogurt franchise originally established in Tempe, Arizona in 2008, announced today the migration of its popular serve-yo-self® concept to Kansas.

“We have had an amazing and wonderful response to the Yogurtini concept at our Midwest franchises in Missouri. The demand in Kansas has been overwhelming and we are excited to be entering this new market,” said Perry Kessler, CEO of YHI, Inc. (Yogurtini). “The love for the product, concept and experience at Yogurtini has been what I believe has made us so popular and in demand across the country,” he continued.

Yogurtini will be opening in early April in Overland Park at the intersection of 119^th and Metcalf next to 24 Hour Fitness and Five Guys Burgers. The Derby shop will be located next to the Rock River Water Park and will be announcing its opening date soon as well as the Salina location.

The self-serve frozen yogurt shop has become a sensation with locations in Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona and three locations in Kansas City, MO, building a devoted following of its non-fat, real yogurt, pay by the ounce model. The serve-yo-self® concept allows customers to make their own frozen yogurt creation, creating blends and concoctions just like a signature martini or favorite cocktail. At Yogurtini, Flavortini recipes are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings like the famous “Extra Dirty”, “Scouts Honor” and “The Peanut Butter and Jelly” are a favorite among their loyal following. Current new spring flavors rotating at the grand openings will be “Carrot Cake” and “Kiss Me I’m Irish Mint.”

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

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 up to 75 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 national press including Fox Business, MARCH Magazine, the Arizona Republic, 944 Magazine where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini® was also nominated for “Best Frozen Yogurt” 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.

YHI, the franchising company for Yogurtini® began franchising in 2009. The popularity of the brand and the business opportunity has Yogurtini franchise grand openings planned across the country at an astounding rate. The company currently has over 25 locations under agreement and construction.

For more information on the Yogurtini® self-serve frozen yogurt franchise opportunity please visit: http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/ . Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through social networking. http://www.facebook.com/Yogurtini, http://www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini.

Yogurtini® Self-serve Frozen Yogurt Franchise Announces New Store Grand Opening in Scottsdale, AZ With a Free Fro-Yo Party

Yogurtini — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:47:19 +0000

Yahoo! just posted our press release about the Grand Opening of the Scottsdale Yogurtini this Saturday. Free fro-yo from 4-8!serve yo self at Yogurtini.

TEMPE, Ariz., March 10, 2011 — Yogurtini®, a quickly growing and popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, today announces the grand opening celebration of its fifth frozen yogurt franchise opening at the newly remodeled Pavilions at Talking Stick location next to Ultra Star Cinemas and the new Salt River Fields Spring Training Stadium.

To celebrate Yogurtini’s franchise expansion, Yogurtini’s Scottsdale location will be giving out FREE self-serve frozen yogurt on Saturday, March 12th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Yogurtini is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the number one children’s cancer hospital. Donations will be accepted.

“This is the biggest party I’ve ever thrown. We are so excited to be opening a Yogurtini self-serve franchise. We love the product, the concept and mostly we love the excitement the Scottsdale community is showing us,” said Sue Kinworthy, co-owner of the new Scottsdale franchise location. “We are expecting a big turnout for the grand opening and we are so happy to be partnering with St. Jude Children’s Hospital to do all we can in their mission to help children with cancer,” she continued.

The self-serve frozen yogurt shop has become a sensation with locations in Tempe and Phoenix, Arizona and three locations in Kansas City, MO, building a devoted following of its non-fat, real yogurt, pay by the ounce model. The serve-yo-self® concept allows customers to make their own frozen yogurt creation, creating blends and concoctions just like a signature martini or favorite cocktail.

Yogurtini® offers a rotating selection of 16 flavors and up to 75 toppings daily. At Yogurtini, Flavortini recipes are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings like the famous “Extra Dirty”, “Scouts Honor” and “The Peanut Butter and Jelly” are a favorite among their loyal following. Current new flavors for March rotating at the grand opening will be “Carrot Cake” and “Kiss Me I’m Irish Mint.”

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:

YHI, the franchising company for Yogurtini began franchising in 2009. The popularity of the brand and the business opportunity has Yogurtini franchise grand openings planned across the country at an astounding rate. The company currently has over 25 locations under agreement and construction.

For more information on the Yogurtini franchise opportunity please visit: http://www.yogurtini.com/franchise/ . Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. www.facebook.com/yogurtini, www.myspace.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini.