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Golden Spoon Unveils New Website to Revitalize Brand

Golden Spoon unveiled their hip new website highlighting the chain’s Southern California roots, it’s famous creamy taste, and even the frozen yogurt’s health benefits.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (USA), Saturday – April 14, 2012 — Golden Spoon, the popular Southern California frozen yogurt company, unveiled their hip new website highlighting the chain’s Southern California roots, it’s famous creamy taste, and even the frozen yogurt’s health benefits. “We’ve only just begun to renew our brand and bring it back to life; the website is a reflection of what is to come,” said Golden Spoon’s CEO Roger Clawson.

Golden Spoon is Southern California’s original frozen yogurt. The look of the new website is simple and fresh, just like their ingredients, with classic Southern California beach images highlighting Golden Spoon’s heritage. It started in 1981 as a remodel of a health food store in Tustin, California, and has grown into a worldwide brand with an extremely loyal following. You can read all about the journey in the “About Us” ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/about-golden-spoon/our-story ) section on the site.

The website spotlights the healthy attributes of Golden Spoon’s product made with real fruit and real milk, including full nutritional information for both low-fat and non-fat flavors ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/golden-spoon-health/nutritional-facts ). Another handy feature allows you to compare the nutritional value ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/golden-spoon-health/health-benefits ) of Golden Spoon frozen yogurt to other foods such as ice cream, granola bars and smoothies.

The website is also a great place to find out about new flavors ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/golden-spoon-menu/flavors ) and new additions, like the new eco-friendly yogurt cups ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/about-golden-spoon/giving-back ), which biodegrade in only 21 days. Along with the new design and eco-friendly cups, Golden Spoon is also introducing a revolutionary new pricing method, one without scales. Most competing frozen yogurt stores provide one over-sized cup for customers to fill with yogurt and toppings, and the cup is priced based on the total weight. You never know what your dessert will cost you until it is too late, and it’s very easy to go over-budget.

Golden Spoon is changing all that with an innovative, industry-first pricing structure they have trademarked as “Weightless Pricing.” ( http://www.goldenspoon.com/about-golden-spoon/service-model-pricing ) Customers pay a single, fixed price for one of three cup sizes, then fill it with as much yogurt and as many toppings as they wish. Three stores, including Irvine, La Costa and Carlsbad, will launch the new store concept on May 12, 2012 with free yogurt all day.

And, if all the flavors and toppings are not enough variety, customers can also choose their service level. Tell a Golden Spoon “concierge” employee what you have in mind, and then relax as they swirl your yogurt and bring it to your table. Or, you can opt for a “hands-on” experience and create your own masterpiece.

“My father, Jeff Barnes, is the founder of Golden Spoon. Since I can remember, the stores have always looked the same,” said Reed Barnes, Golden Spoon’s Director of Training. “As an owner of two stores, including the original Golden Spoon location in Lake Forest, I love the new direction, the new look and the new store concept. It couldn’t be a better time to be a part of Golden Spoon Franchising.”

About Golden Spoon Franchising:
Golden Spoon, the popular Rancho Santa Margarita, California based frozen yogurt chain, is the premier retailer and producer of frozen yogurt in the industry. Founded in 1983, Golden Spoon has spent years earning its reputation as a premium non-fat, low-calorie frozen treat that tastes like ice cream and promotes a healthy lifestyle. As a result, it is the leading brand of soft-serve frozen yogurt in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, the Philippines, Japan, and now in Qatar. Some of the 80 proprietary recipes include Old-Fashioned Vanilla, Just Chocolate, Iced Café de Leche and Simply Tart. Golden Spoon’s frozen yogurts bridge the gap between indulgent treats and healthful snacking. For more information, please visit http://www.goldenspoon.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Karen Lake
Golden Spoon Franchising
30212 Tomas, Suite 365
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 – USA
949-709-2750
karen@goldenspoon.com
http://www.goldenspoon.com

Yogurtland Hires New Director of Real Estate for the East Coast

Franchise Industry Real Estate Veteran Joins Yogurtland Team.

Anaheim, CA (USA), Friday – March 09, 2012 — Yogurtland ( http://www.yogurt-land.com ), the leading self-serve frozen yogurt provider in the U.S., announces the recent hire of Tony Ozelis as director of real estate for the East Coast. Ozelis, a native of Long Island, has more than 25 years of experience working in franchise real estate in the East Coast region. With a primary focus on New York and New Jersey, the first objective on Ozelis’ radar will be to help the franchise system expand, with plans to open 20 new stores throughout the East Coast by June of this year.

As the real estate developer responsible for bringing franchise giant 7-11 to New York City for the first time in 2005, Ozelis brings an impressive franchise real estate background to Yogurtland. His career began in 1985 when he worked for Pizza Hut, Inc. as a senior real estate representative. Ozelis later became the real estate manager for Boston Market (which was known as Boston Chicken at the time), before he joined Best Friends Pet Resorts, a national pet care chain, as the national director of real estate. He was later recruited by Wendy’s International where he oversaw franchise development for the state of New York.

As part of Yogurtland’s plan to expand to more than 1,000 total locations by the end of 2017, Ozelis will focus on expansion in the Tri-State area surrounding New York City.

“I’m looking forward to joining the Yogurtland team and helping the company achieve its goals for franchise growth on the East Coast,” Ozelis said. “This is an exciting time for Yogurtland and I’m hoping to lend my expertise in real estate selection and franchise development to the continued expansion of this brand across the country and beyond.”

Outside of the Tri-State Area, Yogurtland’s ( http://www.yogurt-land.com ) growth is focused on existing markets in Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin), Atlanta, Portland and Seattle. Targeted new markets include Chicago, Alabama, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Growth will come from a combination of single and multi-unit operators. Restaurant, food service or retail experience is a plus, but is not required.

About Yogurtland:
Founded by Phillip Chang in 2006, Yogurtland is recognized as a leader in the self-serve frozen yogurt sector. Yogurtland stores feature 16 original sweet and tart flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt from a rotating menu of more than 50 selections that include both classic and exotic flavors, including no sugar added choices. Customers become the architect of their frozen yogurt creation by mixing and combining flavors and topping their yogurt with a choice of over 35 toppings that include fresh fruits, nuts, cereals, candy and much more. Price is determined by the total weight of the customer’s cup. Yogurtland has over 170 locations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Guam. The company expects to have 75 additional locations either open or in development by the end of 2012, expanding to more than 1,000 total locations by the end of 2017. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com.

For additional information contact:
YOGURTLAND
1911 East Wright Circle
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-939-7737
http://www.yogurt-land.com

Press & Media Contact:
Christine Picchietti
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
1911 East Wright Circle
Anaheim, CA 92806
312-829-4350
christine@sandersonpr.com
http://www.yogurt-land.com