YoCream(R) Supplies Tully's Coffee Stores With Gourmet Softened
Ice CreamPORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YoCream International, Inc. (Nasdaq: YOCM) has entered an agreement with Tully's Coffee to supply gourmet softened ice cream. The gourmet coffee and vanilla bean ice cream rolled out in 63 Tully's stores in Washington State. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011003/SFW058LOGO-b ) "The initial consumer acceptance has surpassed our expectations," said Peter Hoedemaker, vice president of retail operations, Tully's Coffee. "We saw an opportunity to grow our business through offering gourmet softened ice cream in an upscale environment. Yocream helped us fill that opportunity. This new product category enhances and expands our menu offerings, increasing same store sales." "We're pleased to partner with a prominent Northwest company and be recognized for our excellent products and service that are essential in today's business environment," said Tyler Bargas, director of sales and marketing, YoCream International, Inc. "In working with Tully's, we confirmed that our R&D Department is a major contributor to our successful selling efforts. We were able to take the Tully's product concept and position and create an outstanding proprietary gourmet softened ice cream in less than industry standard time." It is estimated that the Tully's business will bring an additional $1,300,000 to $2,000,000 in revenue to YoCream International over the next 12 to 18 months. Tully's, based in Seattle, has three operating divisions, which include retail, wholesale and international. The retail division operates 102 specialty retail stores in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho. Tully's licensees in Asia operate more than 70 stores. YoCream International, Inc., with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Portland, OR, is a pioneer and leading producer of frozen yogurt. Founded in 1977, YoCream(R) produces, markets and sells frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen custard, and smoothies to an established and expanding global marketplace. With a proven history of producing the highest quality product and providing solution-based customer service, YoCream International is an industry leader poised for long-term growth. For more information about YoCream(R), call 800-YOCREAM (962-7326) or log on to http://www.yocream.com.SOURCE YOCREAM International, Inc.
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