Menchie's Frozen Yogurt facts for kids
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Menchie's Blueberry Cheesecake and Piña Colada Froyo
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| Industry | Chain restaurant/Franchise |
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| Founded | May 15, 2007 San Fernando Valley, California |
| Founders | Danna Caldwell Adam Caldwell |
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United States
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Number of locations
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540 |
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Key people
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Amit Kleinberger (CEO) |
| Products | Frozen yogurt, cakes, smoothies, juice |
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is a popular American company that sells frozen yogurt. It started in 2007 in the San Fernando Valley, California. Menchie's is famous for its self-serve style. This means you can choose your own frozen yogurt flavors and add lots of different toppings.
Menchie's has grown a lot since it began. Today, there are 540 Menchie's stores around the world. You can find them in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Bahamas, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bangladesh.
The Story of Menchie's
How Menchie's Started
The very first Menchie's store opened its doors on May 15, 2007. It was in Los Angeles, California. A couple named Adam Caldwell and Danna Balas started the company. They both really loved yogurt, and that gave them the idea to open their own frozen yogurt shop.
The Name and Mascot
The name "Menchie" is special. Adam used "Menchie" as a nickname for Danna. It also became the name of the company's fun mascot. The mascot is a friendly character that represents the brand.
