TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yogurtini®, originally established in Tempe, Arizona in 2008, today announces its expansion into Virginia with the grand opening of the popular frozen yogurt franchise in Williamsburg at The Shops at High Street, 1430 High Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

To celebrate Yogurtini's franchise expansion into Virginia, Yogurtini's Williamsburg location will be giving out FREE self-serve frozen yogurt on Saturday, January 5th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Part of the celebration will include a balloon artist and fun activities for kids. Yogurtini will be accepting donations in partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

"We are so excited to bring Yogurtini® to the Williamsburg area.  We've already received a tremendous amount of support from the community. Everyone loves having so many choices of flavors of premium real yogurt and the amazing assortment of toppings," said Ben Hill, co-owner of the new Williamsburg franchise location. "We are expecting a huge turnout for the grand opening and are thrilled to be partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and supporting their commitment to helping children with cancer," he continued.

The Williamsburg location is the first Yogurtini® store in Virginia. Yogurtini has quickly built a devoted following of its non-fat, real yogurt, pay by the ounce model by providing its customers with a unique experience upon each visit. The serve-yo-self® concept allows customers to make their own frozen yogurt creation, mixing blends and concoctions just like a signature martini.  

Yogurtini® regularly has classic flavors such as Ultimate Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Chelsey's Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter, but there is always a surprise for the more adventurous like Northshore Pineapple Tart, Toasted Marshmallow and Ruby Red Grapefruit Tartini. The incomparable Yogurtini® "House" Tart, along with a non-dairy and no sugar added flavor option is always a mainstay. At Yogurtini, Flavortini© recipes are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings like the famous "Extra Dirty", a favorite among their loyal following.

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc ®:
Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 toppings. Yogurtini® only serves real yogurt that contains live and active cultures approved by the National Yogurt Association.  The popularity of Yogurtini® and the brand has been recognized consistently by customers and the press in its native Arizona, where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as "Favorite Place to Chill" in 944 Magazine and "Best Sweet Spot" in College Affair Magazine. Yogurtini® was also nominated for "Best Frozen Yogurt" by The Phoenix New Times. Yogurtini® boasts having some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Yogurtini's top quality, taste, original flavors, and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. www.facebook.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini. For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise. Yogurtini is now offering frozen yogurt franchise area development agreements. Yogurtini has franchise locations across the country including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York and  South Carolina . Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Washington, and New Jersey.

SOURCE Yogurtini