Vaughan, ON – (September 15, 2010) – With nearly 50 stores in
the United States, Menchie’s, the ultimate customizable frozen
yogurt experience, today announced it has opened its first
international store in Canada.
The new Menchie’s store is located in the Rutherford Marketplace at
9360 Bathurst Street in Vaughan, Ontario. A Grand Opening
celebration has been planned for Saturday, September 25, 2010, and
will include free frozen yogurt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a DJ, free
face painting, gift bag giveaways, and much more.
Local entrepreneur Sheryl Bielas is excited to bring this family
friendly business to the community.
"We are proud to open this amazing family-friendly concept in
Canada. Menchie’s is more than great frozen yogurt, it is a whole
experience," said Bielas. “While kids always love the mixing and
matching of different flavors and toppings, the creative self-serve
process seems to bring out the kid in everyone, regardless of
age.”
Menchie’s customers help themselves to an unlimited mix of
yogurt and toppings at a unique self-serve station with more than
100 rotating yogurt flavors from cake batter and pomegranate tart
to chocolate silk and vanilla snow, and more than 70 rotating
toppings including fresh fruits, granolas, nuts, an assortment of
candy and hot fudges. Menchie’s uses the highest quality frozen
yogurt at all of its locations globally, made exclusively through
its own label. Furthermore, Menchie’s frozen yogurt contains live
and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture
(LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt
Association in the United States.
Menchie’s success comes from helping customers create memories in
an environment that is warm and welcoming and from its
family-friendly atmosphere. The interactive store experience,
relaxing indoor and outdoor seating areas, and enjoyable music
create the ideal place for families to gather every day. To make
the experience a little sweeter, Menchie’s frequently provides free
stickers and balloons to children at the store.
Menchie's is also actively involved in the community, as stores
typically partner with local schools in fundraising activities and
education incentive programs. Annually, each Menchie's store
donates thousands of dollars in cash and products to local schools
to support student programs.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Menchie’s experience to the
Canadian market with the opening of the new Vaughan store,” stated
Amit Kleinberger, CEO of Menchie’s Global Headquarters. “With the
frozen yogurt industry growing rapidly, Menchie’s continues to
expand through franchising as new entrepreneurs realize the success
and growth potential for this business. Menchie’s is an exciting
and rewarding business opportunity that mixes the highest quality
yogurt with an unmatched customer experience. Menchie’s is primed
to be a household name in the near future as new locations continue
to open.”
Menchie’s is actively seeking more partnerships with passionate
entrepreneurs who are interested in opening stores in strong retail
locations throughout Canada including in shopping centers, strip
centers, outdoor/indoor malls, street retail, lifestyle centers,
universities, sports arenas, airports, and other sites.
ABOUT MENCHIE’S
Menchie’s mission statement is “we make you smile”. Menchie’s achieves this by providing customers with the opportunity to create their own unique combinations from over 100 rotating yogurt flavors and 70 rotating toppings, until their perfect mix is made. Catered towards families and children, Menchie’s provides an interactive store experience, enjoyable music, and relaxing indoor and outdoor seating areas where family and friends can gather. Menchie’s franchisees are actively involved in the community, donating thousands of dollars to local school programs and charitable organizations. In July 2010, Menchie’s was awarded 1st place in Restaurant Business Magazine’s annual ‘Future 50” list, ranking it the fastest-growing franchise in the restaurant industry. Menchie’s has more than 45 locations open domestically, with an additional 45 currently in development, and is poised to total more than 100 locations by the end of the year. Menchie’s has also begun international expansion and has plans to operate stores in Japan, Mexico and Australia in early 2011.
