There were dark days, children, when the only ice cream Capitol Hill had to its name was the going-out-of-business Ben & Jerry’s on Broadway and the Ben & Jerry copyright violation also on Broadway that we can’t remember the name of. But no more. Molly Moon’s led the way in spring 2009 with Bluebird close behind. The frozen yogurt coalition, already represented by 2007’s debut of Crazy Berry, entered its second combatant into the theater that spring also as Old School joined the fray. Now, CHS has learned, before the end of 2010, another frozen yogurt purveyor will enter the battle as Yogurtland is slated to join the Broadway Building “before the end of the year” according to company officials.
The Yogurtland franchise location joins a string of new-era chains that are calling the Broadway Building home including the soon to open Panera Bakery and the already busy Genki Sushi and Z Pizza. A company spokesperson tells CHS that the Yogurtland location will be its franchisee’s second location but first in Washington state. The Orange County corporation is hoping to open more locations in the Pacific Northwest, we’re told. They tout their “self serve” topping concept and unique flavors — “We put more into R&D than others,” a company spokesperson said.
No specific word on an opening date but the announcement is another good sign for Broadway Building’s effort to fill its retail spaces.
Someone hates skinny pants on hipsters with all of these dessert stores on the hill
You should really be a standup comedian.
What a concept.
Yogurtland is the shiz….lots of flavors, lots of toppings, you pay by weight
They only hire those who have a PhD in Yogurt Grokking, preferably from one of the more advanced Institutes of Yogurt Epistemology.
I’m happy to see a pay-by-the-ounce froyo place in washington already. these places are crazy popular in northern california, and it’s nice to be able to get just a small portion if you don’t feel like gorging on a giant bowl.
I fell in Love with Yogurtland in the O.C. and am excited for them to make there cameo in the Broadway Building. I just hope it does better then Crazy Cherry maybe its the location but I never see anyone in there and at last glance while strolling by they had a sign up about selling Hot Dogs kind of an oxymoron don’t you think?
Can an Orange Julius and a Panda Express be far behind?
soy or hemp yogurt please! their neighbor z pizza ran out of vegan cheese within about 48 hours of opening. chains moving to the hill underestimate the number of vegans here.
bluebird and healeo are the only places to get vegan ice cream or yogurt on the hill – we need more!
… you know frozen custard isn’t frozen yogurt, right? Have they started selling frozen yogurt recently?
When I was in the OC in June, I went to this place literally every day (at least once). It is by far the best yogurt place. I have been longing for one to open here!! Cheap and amazing flavors.
Old School does not sell frozen yogurt. Nothing like it, nothing it all.
Also, Snark, there used to be a Panda Express on Broadway, in the Broadway Market. Also a China First across the street.
I fell in love with yogurtland in Hawaii!
So pumped for it to open!!!
How is it that the Broadway Building is filling its storefronts, but Joule is struggling to get retailers in?
Better location? Cheaper rents?
Most folks hate to see chains moving onto the hill, but I’m happy people see the potential up here and keep opening new businesses. Seems for awhile there there were more closing announcements than openings.
I’ve only been to Crazy Cherry twice, when they first opened. They charge a lot of money for what you get and I haven’t been back. I usually opt for Old School but I’d be into checking this new place out.
I am so pumped for YL to open here. My sister took me there in OC and when I saw the price, I was shocked in a good way–extremely reasonable. Then when I tried it, it was so good, I had to go back every day for more. It seemed like each flavor was better than the last.
Well duh – a location across the street from a major institution with thousands of people passing through each day just *might* be a more attractive proposition to the average retailer.
Finally! i’m from southern cali and am obsessed with yogurtland!!! we need one closer to bellevue or kirkland!