Zoyo Yogurt Franchise Opportunities Available
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Spearheaded by Deron and Ana Manwaring, regional developers of Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, the growth initiative provides new franchisees with proven techniques, recipes and plans for achieving optimum success.
The couple plans to open a Warsaw location in February.
Each Zoyo self-serve frozen yogurt location has six machines serving up 12 constantly changing and proprietary frozen yogurt flavors like Banana Bread, Gimme S 'More and Salted Caramel, as well as 50 toppings.
Customers serve themselves their frozen yogurt, apply toppings, and pay by the weight of their servings. The yogurt features live active yogurt cultures and received the official “Live and Active Cultures” seal of approval from the National Yogurt Association.
“This is a much healthier product than other yogurts that don’t use live cultures,” said Ana Manwaring. “Zoyo Neighborhood Frozen Yogurt also always offers alternatives to customers with special dietary needs. We have sugar-free, sorbet (non-dairy), and gluten-free choices always available so everyone feels welcomed and happy with the menu selections.”
Deron Manwaring said, “Zoyo has really worked on making the stores easy to navigate, and cost-efficient to build-out. It’s a simple and easy-to-run business concept that can succeed with minimal staffing.”
Prospective franchisees will find the barriers to entry lower than traditional frozen novelty franchises, according to the Manwarings. What’s more, they also noted, it’s called Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt because stores are located in vibrant neighborhoods and known for their support of local school districts, sports teams, youth activities and grassroots-level fundraisers.
As part of their signature aesthetics, stores are constructed with trademark roll-up glass doors that can be lifted to provide an open and inviting atmosphere. Once they open, Zoyo Yogurt locations quickly become gathering spots for free Wi-Fi and the chance to check email, work on homework, charge cell phones or just relax among friends with a delicious frozen treat.
Zoyo was named Best Frozen Yogurt in the Valley by Phoenix magazine for two consecutive years.
With 10 successful Zoyo Yogurt stores in Arizona, the company is now seeking franchisees in other states, said Manwaring, a 20-year veteran of the corporate world.
He said he hopes to open at least six to eight new locations in his territory this year.
“At Zoyo, we understand what makes the right culture to produce successful franchise start-ups. When new (franchisees) work with us, they’ll see we’ve done our homework and we can guide them through the challenges going forward,” he said.
When working with Manwaring, each new Zoyo franchisee receives a comprehensive start-up plan covering key topics from options for obtaining start-up capital to connecting with commercial real estate brokers to find the ideal, high-traffic franchise location.
Manwaring also can share his experience on how to leverage personal retirement funds to finance a franchise operation, thereby avoiding the need to seek bank or Small Business Administration loans. Upon learning of opportunities with Zoyo, he worked with financial specialists to earmark capital from his own Individual Retirement Account to finance his start-up.
“That enabled us to start virtually debt free, and eventually return money back into the IRA as our business grows,” he said, adding that all potential franchisees should consult with their personal attorneys and financial advisors before accessing retirement funds to finance a venture of this nature.
According to Manwaring, there’s nothing quite like having your own successful franchise business and being your own boss.
“I’m looking forward to helping others take charge of their financial destiny by making the most of this great opportunity to create their own Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt store in Northern Indiana, Ohio and Michigan,” he said.
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Spearheaded by Deron and Ana Manwaring, regional developers of Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, the growth initiative provides new franchisees with proven techniques, recipes and plans for achieving optimum success.
The couple plans to open a Warsaw location in February.
Each Zoyo self-serve frozen yogurt location has six machines serving up 12 constantly changing and proprietary frozen yogurt flavors like Banana Bread, Gimme S 'More and Salted Caramel, as well as 50 toppings.
Customers serve themselves their frozen yogurt, apply toppings, and pay by the weight of their servings. The yogurt features live active yogurt cultures and received the official “Live and Active Cultures” seal of approval from the National Yogurt Association.
“This is a much healthier product than other yogurts that don’t use live cultures,” said Ana Manwaring. “Zoyo Neighborhood Frozen Yogurt also always offers alternatives to customers with special dietary needs. We have sugar-free, sorbet (non-dairy), and gluten-free choices always available so everyone feels welcomed and happy with the menu selections.”
Deron Manwaring said, “Zoyo has really worked on making the stores easy to navigate, and cost-efficient to build-out. It’s a simple and easy-to-run business concept that can succeed with minimal staffing.”
Prospective franchisees will find the barriers to entry lower than traditional frozen novelty franchises, according to the Manwarings. What’s more, they also noted, it’s called Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt because stores are located in vibrant neighborhoods and known for their support of local school districts, sports teams, youth activities and grassroots-level fundraisers.
As part of their signature aesthetics, stores are constructed with trademark roll-up glass doors that can be lifted to provide an open and inviting atmosphere. Once they open, Zoyo Yogurt locations quickly become gathering spots for free Wi-Fi and the chance to check email, work on homework, charge cell phones or just relax among friends with a delicious frozen treat.
Zoyo was named Best Frozen Yogurt in the Valley by Phoenix magazine for two consecutive years.
With 10 successful Zoyo Yogurt stores in Arizona, the company is now seeking franchisees in other states, said Manwaring, a 20-year veteran of the corporate world.
He said he hopes to open at least six to eight new locations in his territory this year.
“At Zoyo, we understand what makes the right culture to produce successful franchise start-ups. When new (franchisees) work with us, they’ll see we’ve done our homework and we can guide them through the challenges going forward,” he said.
When working with Manwaring, each new Zoyo franchisee receives a comprehensive start-up plan covering key topics from options for obtaining start-up capital to connecting with commercial real estate brokers to find the ideal, high-traffic franchise location.
Manwaring also can share his experience on how to leverage personal retirement funds to finance a franchise operation, thereby avoiding the need to seek bank or Small Business Administration loans. Upon learning of opportunities with Zoyo, he worked with financial specialists to earmark capital from his own Individual Retirement Account to finance his start-up.
“That enabled us to start virtually debt free, and eventually return money back into the IRA as our business grows,” he said, adding that all potential franchisees should consult with their personal attorneys and financial advisors before accessing retirement funds to finance a venture of this nature.
According to Manwaring, there’s nothing quite like having your own successful franchise business and being your own boss.
“I’m looking forward to helping others take charge of their financial destiny by making the most of this great opportunity to create their own Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt store in Northern Indiana, Ohio and Michigan,” he said.
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