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

Posted by Yogurtini on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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.

 

Yogurtini self serve frozen yogurt

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.

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

Posted by Yogurtini on Saturday, March 26, 2011

 

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 119th 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

Posted by Yogurtini on Thursday, March 10, 2011

 

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 ®:

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 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.

 

Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt is Turning Two on November 3rd. Come in and get 22% off!

Posted by andrea on Saturday, October 30, 2010

Wish us a “Happy Birthday” on Facebook or Twitter and get 22% off your Yogurtini creation on 11/3/10. Happy Birthday pics and videos with your frozen yogurt concoction would be a fantastic birthday present!

Attention Yogurtini Tinies: Make Yogurtini a birthday card and bring it to any of our locations to receive the 22% discount. We’d love to showcase your art!

We are so excited to be TWO years old! Watch our Yogurtini Franchise grow this year in true “Terrible Two” fashion as we kick and scream our way to the top. Do you want to be a part of the tantrum? Visit our website www.yogurtini.com for franchise information or email us at [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating with you!

**In order to receive the discount, simply show your post at www.facebook.com/yogurtini , www.myspace.com/yogurtini or http://twitter.com/yogurtini to a Yogurtini employee on your phone or bring a printed copy.

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.

Yogurtini self serve frozen yogurt fan shows her support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a PINK treat

Posted by andrea on Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Check out this Frozen Yogurt Fanatic showing her support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in our Tempe, AZ store by creating the ultimate PINK treat. Thanks Mollie! Yogurtini fans, keep the pictures and videos coming. We love it!

Yogurtini fan supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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.

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 .

For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com.

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