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4 Disappearing Restaurant Franchise Chains

Posted Wed, 2012-12-19 20:17 by Don Sniegowski
A TCBY frozen yogurt shop in New York City
A New York City TCBY shop. photo/steinberg

Recognized brands that have built market share can be sold to buyers over and over again, even when management and systems are poor. On the other side, franchise locations with poor unit economics can often also be sold to new buyers, who look for a mediocre return on a lower, cheaper investment.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt Hot Opening at First New York Location in Yonkers on October 3

Posted Tue, 2012-10-02 18:31 by Press Release

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot ™ Opening First New York Location in Yonkers on October 3

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot ™ Opening in South Plainfield on August 2

Posted Thu, 2012-08-02 10:40 by Press Release

South Plainfield, NJ ­ August 1 -- CUPS Frozen Yogurt, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will open its ninth New Jersey location at 7 pm on Thursday, August 2 at 7000 Hadley Road,

Room for More FroYo Franchises?

Posted Sat, 2012-03-24 10:36 by Don Sniegowski
An iPad sells customers on franchises at a Nashville Tasti D-Lite
 Nashville Tasti D-Lite shop introduces dessert buyers to buy a franchise

While franchisors think the prospects for their own frozen yogurt chain is hot, analysts are cool when it comes to the sector's growth.

Will McD's Smoothie Create a Meltdown?

Posted Mon, 2010-08-30 13:32 by John Hayes

Uh oh. McDonald’s may be repeating a history lesson that the company first taught in the mid-1990s when it stole the frozen yogurt market almost overnight. 

Interview with Mrs. Fields New CEO, Casey

Posted Wed, 2010-05-19 13:01 by BMM

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — On May 5, Mrs. Fields announced the appointment of former Starbucks Corp. executive Timothy Casey as its CEO and President.

TCBY Giving Away the Store

Posted Wed, 2009-11-04 22:51 by Pualani Jensen

TCBY is holding a store giveaway promotion through the end of this month, accepting submissions from people who want to be a TCBY owner. The winner will receive a free unit from the company.

Tasti D-Lite Frozen Yogurt at the Tents

Posted Fri, 2008-10-03 16:38 by Bob Frankman
NEW YORK CITY (Blue MauMau) - One of New York's frozen yogurt treats sponsored the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion week.