Red Mango facts for kids
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Daniel J. Kim |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas, US |
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Number of locations
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44 (US), 7 (Puerto Rico) |
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Area served
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Key people
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John Antioco, Chairman |
| Products | Frozen yogurt Smoothies Juices Hot chocolates Probiotic beverages Parfaits |
| Parent | BRIX Holdings, LLC |
Red Mango FC, LLC is a popular American company. It is famous for its delicious frozen yogurt and smoothies. They also offer yogurt parfaits and fresh juices. All their products are made with natural ingredients. Today, you can find more than 50 Red Mango stores across over 15 states in the United States and Puerto Rico. There are also stores in El Salvador and Qatar. In 2011, Red Mango was even named the top chain in America for smoothies and frozen yogurt by Zagat.
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How Red Mango Started
The Founder's Idea
Daniel J. Kim is the person who started Red Mango. He graduated from a business school in 1998. He wanted to create a healthy and tasty treat for everyone.
What's in a Name?
The company's name, Red Mango, has a special meaning. According to their website, a mango turns red when it is perfectly ripe. This means it's at its most delicious and nutritious stage.
Growing Across the Country
First Stores Open
The very first Red Mango store opened in 2007. It was located in Los Angeles, California, near the UCLA university campus. After this first store, Red Mango quickly opened more locations. They expanded into states like Nevada, Utah, Washington, and New York.
Fast Growth
Just one year after the first store opened, Red Mango had already opened 30 new stores! By April 2008, the brand had grown to 20 stores. By the end of 2009, there were 60 Red Mango stores operating.
New Products and More Stores
In the summer of 2010, Red Mango added many new smoothie flavors to their menu. They introduced 22 different kinds! By the end of 2010, Red Mango had opened 62 new stores. This brought their total number of locations to 100. They were even recognized as one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains.
International Expansion
Red Mango also started to open stores in other countries. In May 2012, they made a deal with a movie theater chain in Mexico. This allowed Red Mango products to be sold in Mexican cinemas. Red Mango also has seven stores in the Philippines. These stores are located in cities like Makati, Manila, Quezon City, and San Juan.
Popular with Students
Many Red Mango stores are located near college campuses. This makes it easy for students to grab a healthy snack. In 2010, about 70% of Red Mango's customers were women.
What Red Mango Sells
Healthy Frozen Yogurt
Red Mango is known for its frozen yogurt. It is all-natural, nonfat, and lowfat. It is also kosher and contains probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that can help your stomach stay healthy. Red Mango was the first frozen yogurt store to get a special seal. This seal from the National Yogurt Association means their yogurt uses real, live yogurt cultures.
Delicious Flavors and Toppings
Red Mango offers classic frozen yogurt flavors like Original, Pomegranate, and Madagascar Vanilla. They also have special flavors that change with the seasons. Some past flavors include Green Tea, Mango, Banana, and Peanut Butter.
You can add many tasty toppings to your frozen yogurt. These include fresh fruits like blueberries, mango, pineapple, and strawberries. They also have "fun and crunchy" toppings. These include almonds, graham crackers, organic granola, and mochi.
How Red Mango is Managed
Red Mango has offices in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York. The company moved its main office to Dallas in May 2009.
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