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What does TCBY stand for?

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What does TCBY stand for?

The Country’s Best Yogurt
You’ve come to the best place. Our name stands for The Country’s Best Yogurt. That sentiment was true back when we started in 1981, and it’s still true nearly 40 years later. TCBY continues as the frozen yogurt category leader in the $8 billion “FroYo” industry, with an impressive brand awareness that’s over 90%.

Why did TCBY change their name?

So why did it change its name? When I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt!’s owners caught wind of a competitor named This Can’t Be Yogurt, they (rightfully) thought the new kid’s name was a little too similar to theirs for comfort, so they sued TCBY, forcing them to change their name to the one they’ve had ever since.

Which frozen yogurt franchise is the best?

2019’s Top 5 Frozen Yogurt Franchise Brands

  • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
  • Yogurtland.
  • Red Mango.
  • TCBY.
  • Sweet Frog.

What is the healthiest frozen yogurt brand?

TCBY. With the highest number of live active cultures—aka probiotics, which offer numerous health benefits—included (seven different microbes!), this is the top pick among healthy frozen yogurts. Compared to other brands, TCBY boasted a higher amount of vitamin A, vitamin D, and calcium.

Where was TCBY founded?

Little Rock, AR
TCBY/Place founded

Also based in Broomfield, Colorado, TCBY® has been a frozen yogurt innovator from the day its first shop opened in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1981.

Is TCBY national?

TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) is an American chain of frozen yogurt stores. It is one of the largest U.S. retailers of soft-serve frozen yogurt.

How did TCBY start?

In 1981, Frank D. Hickingbotham opened the first TCBY in Little Rock, Arkansas. Prior to 1984, the company’s name was “This Can’t Be Yogurt,” but a lawsuit from a competitor, I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt!, forced TCBY to create a new name from its initials, eventually using “The Country’s Best Yogurt”.

Where is TCBY from?

TCBY/Place founded

How much does a TCBY franchise cost?

TCBY Franchise Costs & Fees

Name of Fee Low High
Initial Franchise Fee $35,000 $35,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $2,000 $3,000
Real Estate Lease Varies
Improvements and Equipment $249,340 $542,812

How much does a Pinkberry franchise cost?

The Pinkberry franchise fee is $35,000, a comparatively low fee for a franchise like ours. That franchise fee opens the door to a number of important benefits for you.

Does TCBY exist?

‘ Moneywise reports that from nearly 1,800 locations in the early 2000s, TCBY now has around 360 stores. But there’s still over 300 TCBY’s around.