Desserts

May 24, 2013

Desserts

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4 a Key Number for Cold Stone The company is launching a frozen yogurt line and three other innovative strategies in 2011.	Red Mango University The yogurt chain’s new expansion strategy targets Millennials on college campuses instead of competing in crowded metro areas.
Red Mango Probiotic-rich frozen yogurt, smoothies, and parfaits have Red Mango poised to grow fast, but founder Dan Kim won't stop until it's the preeminent frozen yogurt brand.	Abbott’s Frozen Custard New York–based frozen custard chain has been growing slowly since its founding in 1902, but the owners are now aiming for 5–10 store openings per year.
From Dawn to Dusk The jump from breakfast to dessert isn’t as far or hard as you might think. Quick serves can easily and effectively deploy breakfast-time treats as post-dinner indulgences.	Boy-Friendly Cupcakes, Really. Butch Bakery is capitalizing on the snack’s popularity, and eyeing the male market with cupcakes complete with rum, brandy, and whiskey.

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Ben & Jerry's "ReinCONEates" Fan Favorite

2013-05-24

What is the proper grieving period for a dearly departed... ice cream flavor? Regardless, for Ben & Jerry's fans who have counted White...

Phoenix-Based Zoyo Opens First Midwest Unit

2013-05-24

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, announced the opening of its first Midwest location in Warsaw,...

Cups Brings the Party to Parsippany, NJ

2013-05-23

Cups Frozen Yogurt, a beach-themed, self-serve fro-yo concept, will open its second franchise location on Thursday, May 23, in Parsippany, New...

Cold Stone Turns 25, Celebrates Classic Creations

2013-05-23

This year, Cold Stone Creamery is celebrating 25 years of the “Ultimate Ice Cream Experience.”

From the first store opening in...

Cinnabon Offers Sweet Support for Breast Cancer Research

2013-05-22

When Cinnabon president Kat Cole participated in the CBS show “Undercover Boss,” she bonded with Mayra Vargas, a bakery employee. As...

It's a Summer of Shakes at Sonic

2013-05-22

At Sonic, each shake is hand-mixed with the chain’s Real Ice Cream and available in a variety of flavors beyond old favorites like chocolate...

FROM THE FLOOR: Electro Freeze Debuts App

2013-05-19

Electro Freeze, a division of H.C. Duke and Son, introduces to the U.S. frozen dessert industry Genni, the first soft-serve frozen dessert quality...

What Makes a Frosty Better? A Waffle Cone, Wendy's Says

2013-05-14

Wendy’s is giving fans another way to enjoy the Frosty with the new Wendy’sFrosty Waffle Cone.

“There is nothing better...

Baskin-Robbins Sherbet Shows Up on Freezer Aisles

2013-05-14

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced the launch of a new line of shelf-stable, sherbet-flavored...

Silverland Bakery Celebrates 30 Years with New Trio of Desserts

2013-05-14

Silverland Bakery, a commercial purveyor of brownies, bakery bars, natural food bars, and cookies, has announced that it will celebrate the...

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