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

Posted by Yogurtini on Friday, February 10, 2012

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 ®:

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® 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.

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

Posted by andrea on Wednesday, June 15, 2011

– 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.

50% off Frozen Yogurt & Toppings “Snowgurtini” Special in Kansas City Area

Posted by andrea on Thursday, February 3, 2011

In honor of the biggest snowstorm in 50 years, all Kansas City area Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt locations will offer 50% off frozen yogurt and toppings until 5:00pm on Friday, February 4th, 2011. Brave the weather and visit Zona Rosa, Plaza Colonnade or our newest franchise location at Summit Fair (next to Macy’s) in Lee’s Summit and say “Snowgurtini” to receive the discount.

We’d love to hear your “storm stories”. Please share on this blog or post on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/yogurtini.

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.

Grand Opening of Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt in Lee’s Summit, MO on Saturday, January 8th!

Posted by andrea on Thursday, January 6, 2011

Join us this Saturday, January 8th for the Grand Opening of the newest Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt franchise location in Lee’s Summit, MO! You can enjoy FREE frozen yogurt and toppings from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

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

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.

Yogurtini Self Serve Frozen Yogurt Supports the Fairytale Brownies KaBOOM! Playground Project

Posted by andrea on Wednesday, November 10, 2010

On Thursday November 11th, 2010 all Yogurtini locations will donate 15% to the Fairytale Brownies KaBOOM! Playground Project. Visit any Yogurtini franchise location and mention “Fairytale Brownies” or “KaBOOM!” to help this awesome cause.