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YoCream University™

An Intensive Two Day Conference on
Starting and Operating a Frozen Yogurt Business

Locations:

YoCream University West:
YoCream International | 5858 NE 87th Avenue, Portland OR 97220 &
Hyatt Place | 9750 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland OR 97220

YoCream University East:
The Dannon Company | 100 Hillside Avenue, White Plains NY 10603

Session Dates:

YoCream University West:
March 8th & 9th SOLD OUT
April 5th & 6th
May 3rd & 4th
May 31st & June 1st
June 28th & 29th
August 2nd & 3rd

YoCream University East:
April 12th & 13th
May 22nd & 23rd
June 19th & 20th
July 24th & 25th

Registration:

On the Session Calendar choose your date on the calendar then hit the "Register Now!" button to register for that session date. To see all YoCream University session dates click here.

For assistance contact university@yocream.com or 1-800-YOCREAM.

Session Calendar:

 

Conference info:

Opening a Frozen Yogurt Shop:

We'll address the most common questions with tips and details to help get you on your way.

  • Concept Development: Self Serve? Full Serve? Equipment? Menu Concepts? and more
  • Project Management: Tips on Site Selection, Negotiating the Lease, Space Planning, Project Timeline
  • Working with Distributors
  • Day-to-Day Operations: Business tools, forms, managing costs, seasonality planning and more
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Soft Opening: Working out the "kinks"
  • Grand Opening: Party planning, advertising, media relations
  • Marketing: Promoting your store for ongoing success

Yogurt 101:

Learn the truths about frozen yogurt: Live and active cultures, fermentation, health benefits, varieties and customization. We'll also discuss proper handling, food safety and quality assurance.

Round Table:

Let's talk about what we've learned, answer additional questions and share ideas.

Registration:

On the Session Calendar above choose your date on the calendar then hit the "Register Now!" button to register for that session date. To see all YoCream University session dates click here. If you require assistance - contact university@yocream.com or call 1-800-YOCREAM.

Fees:

Yo–U™ Conference fees are $1200 for one to two participants (1 ticket = 2 people) that agree to YoCream soft serve product exclusivity for one year from the opening date of their shop. Attendees that do not agree to YoCream product exclusivity may attend the conference for $10,000.

Includes:

Attendance for 1-2 participants, lunch both days, course materials, a CD of business tools and 40 cases free product for your store opening & marketing

Lodging:

Special rates have been negotiated at the Hyatt Place at Cascade Station for $94 per night. Lodging is not included in the cost of the program.


Hyatt Place
9750 NE Cascades Parkway 
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: (503) 288 2808 
www.hyatt.com/hyatt/place/