Yogurtland is a self-serve frozen yogurt franchise founded in 2006 in Fullerton, California. The brand was created by Phillip Chang, who introduced the interactive model where customers serve themselves from a wide selection of flavors and toppings.
Yogurtland later moved its headquarters to Irvine, California. The company quickly expanded from a single location into a large international franchise network. The franchise began offering franchise opportunities in 2007.
Yogurtland sells premium frozen yogurt made with real ingredients, along with dairy-free, vegan, and plant-based dessert options. Guests can customize their cups with rotating flavors and an extensive topping bar. The menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of dietary preferences and consumer tastes.
Yogurtland differentiates itself through its commitment to clean ingredients and in-house flavor innovation. The brand develops unique recipes through its team of “Flavorologists,” allowing it to launch seasonal and limited-time flavors regularly. Its self-serve format gives customers full control over portion size and price, which has become a core part of the brand’s identity.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Yogurtland offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Traditional Yogurtland Location.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Yogurtland offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Traditional Yogurtland Location.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Yogurtland Franchising, Inc. offers several training programs and support activities to its franchisees as part of the franchise relationship. Here is a numbered breakdown of the training initiatives provided by the franchisor:
Yogurtland Franchising, Inc. does not explicitly guarantee exclusive territory protection to its franchisees under the standard Franchise Agreement.
While the company assists franchisees in selecting a location and approves the designated area for store development, it retains discretion over site acceptance and does not restrict its right to establish additional outlets or distribute products through other channels within or near the franchisee’s area.
This means that even after a site is approved, other Yogurtland stores or franchises could potentially operate nearby, depending on corporate strategy and approvals.
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