How to Open a Frozen Yoghurt Shop

Frozen yoghurt is fast to serve, easy to customise and loved for its fresh, tangy taste. We supply the machines, yoghurt mixes, toppings and packaging, then train your team and service your equipment Australia-wide.

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What you need to open a frozen yoghurt shop

A froyo shop is built around soft serve machines that dispense to order, plus a toppings bar that lets customers make it their own.

How to open a frozen yoghurt shop, step by step

1

Choose your format

Served-to-order counter or self-serve wall: it sets how many machines and flavours you need.

2

Pick your machines

Match flavours, twist options and hourly output to your busiest trading day.

3

Plan the toppings bar

Mix fresh fruit with crunchy, creamy and glitter toppings and ripple sauces.

4

Fit out the shop

Allow for machine power, ventilation and easy cleaning behind the counter.

5

Train your team

Learn mix preparation, daily cleaning and machine care before opening day.

6

Launch with your brand

Use custom-printed cups and spoons and promote your signature flavours.

Technology other brands don't offer

The brands we represent engineer their own control systems and refrigeration, giving you features, functionality and efficiency you won't get from everyday equipment. Features vary by model, so ask us which machines include them.

01Exclusive to Carpigiani

Hard-O-Tronic®

Detects when gelato reaches the ideal texture and holds it there until the batch is extracted, so every batch is consistent.

02Exclusive to Carpigiani

Teorema remote diagnosis

Monitor the machine over the internet. Our technicians can see what the machine sees, for faster service and less downtime.

03Exclusive to Carpigiani

Crystal program

Semi-dense Crystal gelato for gelato cakes and take-away tubs, filled straight from the batch freezer with the Crystal dispensing door.

04

Self-pasteurisation

Soft serve machines that pasteurise their own mix, so full wash-downs can be spaced out to as long as 42 days.

05

Black-out protection

After a power or water outage the machine checks time and temperature, then resumes or re-pasteurises to keep the mix safe.

06

Scheduled start

Production, pasteurisation and storage programs run automatically, for example overnight, so you open ready to serve.

07

Direct expansion cylinders

Optimised refrigeration for quicker freeze-down, less product waste, higher quality and lower energy use.

08

Techfrost blast freezing

Gelato hardening from −10 °C to −18 °C in 15 minutes, and blast chilling from +90 °C to +3 °C in 90 minutes.

Backed by Majors Group from day one

Since 1993 we have helped businesses of every size open and grow, with showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and delivery, installation and service Australia-wide.

Finance

Spread the investment over manageable terms and protect your cash flow.

Finance options →

Training

Hands-on training for you and your staff, including Carpigiani Gelato University courses.

Training →

Marketing support

Help to launch and promote your business, from flavour ideas to custom-branded cups, spoons and packaging.

Branding & packaging →

Experienced team & service

Backed by our highly experienced team across Australia and New Zealand: more than 100 people, including our national service team. Genuine parts and qualified technicians Australia-wide. Service: 1300 005 777.

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Ready to plan your frozen yoghurt shop? Tell us your concept, site and budget and we will recommend the equipment, ingredients and packaging to suit. Call Sales on 1800 625 677.Request a quoteFinance options

Frequently asked questions

What machine do I need for frozen yoghurt?

A soft serve machine made for frozen yoghurt, such as the Carpigiani 191 Steel frozen yoghurt machine or a Gelmatic soft serve machine. The right model depends on flavours, twist and volume.

How many machines does a frozen yoghurt shop need?

It depends on how many flavours you want to offer and your peak trade. Our specialists help you size it.

Can I use the same machine for soft serve and frozen yoghurt?

Yes. Soft serve machines can run frozen yoghurt, soft serve, gelato or açaí mixes. Many shops rotate flavours across the week.

Do you supply cups and spoons with my logo?

Yes. Cups and spoons can be custom printed with your design, with no print plate charge. Ask us about minimum order quantities.

Can I finance my frozen yoghurt equipment?

Yes. See finance options or call 1800 625 677.

Who services frozen yoghurt machines?

Our national service team, with genuine parts and qualified technicians Australia-wide. Call 1300 005 777.

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