Desserts

June 20, 2013

Desserts

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Standout Store: Vivoli Il Gelato NY Italian businesswoman is bringing famed Italian gelateria Vivoli to the U.S.	Can Ice Cream Survive? Old favorites, new strategies keeping ice cream alive as fro-yo explodes.
The New Face of R&D Brands look to fans, social media to develop new products and flavors.	Science: The Next Big Ingredient High-tech cooking methods trickle into limited-service restaurants.
One to Watch: 16 Handles Self-serve frozen-yogurt concept takes over the East Coast, 16 handles at a time.	Manage Like a Marine Multiunit franchisee Sean Falk explains how military experience can translate into quick-serve success.
How to Heat Up Fro Yo Warm treats boost sales during cold months.	Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Old-school diner chain uses frozen treats and premium burgers to spur award-winning growth.
Icing On the Cake Exploring how today’s dominant dessert trends might find a foothold in quick-serve settings.	One to Watch: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Innovative flavors and fresh ingredients help Ohio-based concept stand out in the crowded dessert segment.

industry headlines

TCBY Introduces a Healthy Fro-Yo Option

2013-06-19

Made with creamy satisfying Greek yogurt, TCBY’s newest flavor, Wildberry Greek, is a protein-packed brand of...

Baskin Robbins Providing Incentives to Franchisees

2013-06-18

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced the introduction of...

Orange Leaf Froyo Partners with Brownie Brittle

2013-06-17

Sheila G's Original Brownie Brittle has announced an exclusive partnership with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt...

Bruster's Brings Back Summer Fan Favorite

2013-06-17

Bowing to guests' requests, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has added three seasonal flavors to its...

What's Da Scoop? Food Truck Hits The Road in Dallas

2013-06-15

Launching in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in May 2013 and delivering hand-scooped, premium old-fashioned ice creams fresh from Wisconsin to DFW-area...

CUPS Celebrates Grand Opening

2013-06-13

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will...

Cinnabon Debuts Line of Summer Drinks

2013-06-11

Just in time for warm weather, Cinnabon is kicking off the season with a line-up of sweet summertime beverages,...

Baskin-Robbins Celebrates Dads In A Cool Way

2013-06-10

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering two ice cream cakes to honor dad this Father’s Day...

Bistro Collection Expands With Five New Gourmet Cakes

2013-06-09

The Bistro Gourmet Bakery, a premium foodservice dessert portfolio of The Hillshire Brands Company, has launched an expanded Bistro Collection...

Italian Doughnut Brand Gets the Franchising Bug

2013-06-07

Bomboloni—an original concept started in New York City’s trendy Upper West Side in 2010 and which has been featured on The Food...

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