International Frozen Yogurt Association

What International Frozen Yogurt Association does

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based trade association founded in 2013 by Susan Linton (aka Fro-yo Girl) to serve as the independent voice of the international frozen yogurt industry. IFYA represents three constituencies — frozen yogurt shop owners/operators, industry suppliers (equipment, mix, packaging, payments, insurance), and frozen yogurt fans/consumers — across more than 50 countries. Its stated mission is to promote the quality and success of the frozen yogurt industry and to build an international community around it.

The association's product surface is membership- and content-led rather than technology-led. Core offerings include a free Basic membership, a $50/year Premium Trade membership, three corporate sponsorship tiers (Bronze $750, Silver $1,500, Gold $2,500 annually), online banner advertising ($75/month to $1,000/year), an Article Library, an annual National Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey, the Swirl of Honor shop recognition program, a Supplier Directory with reviews, an Experts Panel, partner-hosted training programs, and a curated list of trade shows and open houses. The underlying technology is a conventional web platform (internationalfrozenyogurt.com) hosting self-serve membership signup, supplier directory listings, online ad campaign management with start/stop and statistics features, and an email newsletter; IFYA does not develop proprietary technology products.

IFYA's go-to-market is community-led. Membership and sponsorship growth comes from word-of-mouth among shop owners and suppliers, supported by an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Pinterest, Threads), content marketing through its news blog and Article Library, an email newsletter, PR distribution via PRLog (with pickup by mainstream outlets including Yahoo Finance and Salon), participation in industry events such as Conecon and the NRA Show, and seasonal consumer contests. Revenue is generated entirely from three streams: subscription-recurring membership fees (Basic is free, Premium is $50/year), corporate sponsorships, and online banner advertising — with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional backing.

Name

International Frozen Yogurt Association

Legal name

International Frozen Yogurt Association

Website

https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Frozen Yogurt Association is a Las Vegas-based trade association founded in 2013 that supports frozen yogurt shop owners, suppliers, and fans globally through tiered memberships, corporate sponsorships, advertising, an article library, annual consumer surveys, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Yogurt Shops (THAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Yogurt Manufacturing (AFAHAEAC), Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Frozen yogurt trade association
• Industry membership platform
• Frozen yogurt supplier directory
• Frozen yogurt industry research
• Corporate sponsorship advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Basic trade and fan memberships are free. Premium trade memberships are available for $50/year, providing additional savings from preferred vendors and exclusive benefits such as credit card processing discounts. The membership drives engagement and community within the frozen yogurt industry.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: IFYA offers three corporate sponsorship tiers: Gold ($2,500/year), Silver ($1,500/year), and Bronze ($750/year). Sponsors receive advertising, newsletter inclusion, enhanced directory listings, and logo placement on the website and in e-newsletters. Corporate sponsorships are available to companies involved in frozen yogurt or frozen yogurt supplies.
3. Online Banner Advertising: IFYA sells banner advertising on its website in three sizes (Right sidebar 300x600, Bottom long rectangle 960x200, Bottom short rectangle 620x200). Pricing ranges from $75/month (short rectangle) to $1,000/year (sidebar), with volume discounts for longer commitments. Only registered members may place ads. Maximum of four ads rotate per position.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) is a trade association that operates a membership platform for the global frozen yogurt industry, offering tiered trade and fan memberships (free Basic and $50/year Premium), three-tier Corporate Sponsorship packages (Bronze $750, Silver $1,500, Gold $2,500 annually), and self-serve Online Banner Advertising on its website. Its offerings also include a Supplier Directory, annual industry research and consumer surveys, a Swirl of Honor recognition program, an Article Library, an Experts Panel, Training Programs, and a newsletter, all funded primarily by membership fees, corporate sponsorships, and advertising sales.

Product overview

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) operates as a trade association offering a membership-based platform rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include tiered membership programs (Basic free and Premium $50/year), corporate sponsorship tiers (Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500, Bronze $750 annually), and an extensive resource ecosystem comprising an Article Library, IFYA Research with annual consumer and shop owner surveys, the Swirl of Honor recognition program, and a Supplier Directory with reviews. Additional services include online banner advertising, an Experts Panel, training programs from partners like Carpigiani's Frozen Dessert University, and a curated list of Open Houses and Trade Shows. The association publishes regular newsletters and runs periodic contests and promotions for the frozen yogurt community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Trade Membership Paid annual trade membership for frozen yogurt shop owners, operators, employees, and suppliers, providing exclusive member savings from preferred IFYA vendors (supplies, equipment, insurance, payment processing), a $20 discount on the Swirl of Honor application fee, and members-only website access and giveaways.
• Basic Trade and Fan Membership Free membership tier for frozen yogurt shop owners, employees, suppliers, and fans providing online profile management, members-only website access, exclusive member discounts, group insurance rates, and members-only contests and giveaways.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) Annual corporate sponsorship program with three tiers (Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500, Bronze $750) for frozen yogurt industry suppliers, providing a year of advertising, an enhanced supplier directory listing, e-newsletter profile and logo inclusion, and logo placement on the IFYA website.
• Online Banner Advertising Self-serve display advertising on the IFYA website in three placements (right sidebar 300x600, bottom long rectangle 960x200, bottom short rectangle 620x200), priced $75–$1,000 per placement and duration, available only to registered IFYA members through an online ad campaign management tool with up to four rotating ads per position.
• Supplier Directory Online directory of frozen yogurt industry suppliers where members can create and manage enhanced directory listings and submit reviews to help shop owners find suppliers.
• Swirl of Honor Recognition Program Application-based recognition program that awards frozen yogurt shops demonstrating excellence in quality and operations, available to IFYA members (with a $20 fee discount for Premium members).

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality ranked as the #1 factor for consumers choosing a frozen yogurt shop for the second consecutive year in the 2025 survey
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Absolutely NutsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Absolutely Nuts, a producer of premium pistachio products crafted in Sicily, Italy, partnered with IFYA in June 2026. As pistachios rise as a key flavor and ingredient trend in frozen desserts, this collaboration brings IFYA members access to ingredients meeting high standards of quality, authenticity, and flavor. Pistachio-based products align with consumer demand for new and exciting frozen yogurt offerings.
• Green Payment SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA selected Green Payment Solutions (GPS) as its exclusive partner for credit card processing. GPS provides a low rate guarantee, interchange-plus pricing, multiple fee waivers, no early termination fee, free POS software, next-day funding, and prioritized support for IFYA premium members. GPS has provided credit card processing services for over 10 years and holds an A+ BBB rating. Premium members receive a complimentary 1-year IFYA Premium membership ($50 value) as part of the partnership.
• Preferred Connect Insurance CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA partnered with Preferred Connect Insurance Center (formerly Select Marketing Insurance Services), California's workers' comp experts, to offer California frozen yogurt shop owners special group rates. Preferred Connect offers the lowest rates for frozen yogurt shops in California, professional claims handling, fraud fighting, and direct access to A+ rated specialty workers' compensation carrier Preferred Employers Group (PEG), plus free safety and health services.
• ADPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA partnered with ADP, a leader in payroll, compliance, workers' compensation, and HR, to offer IFYA members a 25% discount on payroll processing costs, free months of payroll processing, waived implementation fees, low rates on health benefits and retirement plans, and access to HR suite services including ZipRecruiter job postings, an employee handbook, and background checks.
• PASMO AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA partnered with PASMO America to offer IFYA members a soft serve machine trade-in program. Members receive a credit of up to $2,500 per soft serve machine and an assorted case of The Frozen Bean/Gelato Labs/Sunkist flavors when trading in old machines. The credit applies toward new PASMO machines and supplies from Frozen Solutions. PASMO machines have 12-month warranties and training included.
• Forte SupplycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForte Supply is IFYA's founding benefactor. Forte Supply (fortesupply.com) is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and store owners bring in quality frozen yogurt machines at a fraction of the price of 'traditional brand' machines. As founding benefactor, Forte Supply receives special recognition from IFYA.
• FrozenDessertSupplies.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members receive 15% off their first non-custom order at FrozenDessertSupplies.com, the #1 online supplier for frozen yogurt cups, spoons, and custom-branded cups made in the USA. FrozenDessertSupplies.com also contributes content to IFYA's resource library and provides expert guidance on packaging.
• Frozen SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members who are first-time clients of Frozen Solutions save 25% off web price for MAGIC Color Changing bowls (code IFYA25) and 10% off MAGIC Color Changing spoons, spoon straws, boba straws, and cow print pints and quarts (code IFYA10). Frozen Solutions produces the MAGIC Color Changing product line.
• Electro Freeze of Nor CalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members receive 5% off machines from Electro Freeze of Nor Cal when mentioning IFYA and their username. Electro Freeze of Nor Cal distributes and services Electro Freeze models in Northern California and Northern Nevada, and is a supplier listed in IFYA's member discount program.
• Nanci's Frozen YogurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members receive 15% off their first Nanci's Frozen Yogurt purchase when mentioning IFYA and their IFYA username (new Nanci's customers only). Nanci's is a worldwide supplier of premium frozen yogurt and smoothies with consulting services for starting a frozen yogurt shop.
• FrozenYogurtParts.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members receive 15% off their first order at FrozenYogurtParts.com. FYP provides a more efficient and affordable way for frozen dessert businesses to get wearable replacement parts for their soft serve machines.
• Spaceman USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFYA members receive free shipping on all Spaceman USA equipment when mentioning IFYA and their IFYA username. Spaceman USA is a manufacturer of quality soft serve ice cream machines and frozen beverage machines, and contributes content to IFYA's resource library.
• Carpigiani North America / Frozen Dessert UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFYA partnered with Carpigiani North America's Frozen Dessert University to co-present 'The Business of Frozen Yogurt,' a free live online class for operators. Frozen Dessert University provides in-person and online classes to help entrepreneurs start frozen dessert businesses and develop their own recipes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA): U.S. trade association for ice cream and frozen dessert retailers, offering membership, conventions, and training. Directly comparable to IFYA as a membership-based industry body serving frozen dessert operators.
• Yogurtland: U.S. self-serve frozen yogurt franchise with hundreds of locations. Comparable as a major frozen yogurt retail operator that constitutes part of IFYA's trade membership base.
• Menchie's Frozen Yogurt: Global self-serve frozen yogurt franchise. Comparable as a frozen yogurt shop operator within IFYA's trade membership audience.
• Pinkberry: Global frozen yogurt chain with branded retail locations and franchise operations. Comparable to IFYA's operator members as a representative frozen yogurt shop at scale.
• sweetfrog Premium Frozen Yogurt: U.S.-based frozen yogurt franchise with extensive retail footprint. Comparable as a frozen yogurt shop operator and prospective IFYA trade member.

Broad incumbents

• National Restaurant Association: Largest U.S. foodservice trade association, hosting the NRA Show that IFYA attends. Comparable as a broader foodservice membership body whose events and content channels overlap with IFYA's audience.
• Specialty Food Association (SFA): Membership-based trade association for the specialty food industry, running the Fancy Food Shows. Comparable to IFYA in providing membership, events, and supplier visibility for a defined food category.
• American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI): National trade association representing the frozen food industry across manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers. Comparable to IFYA as a broader frozen-food industry association that overlaps with frozen yogurt.
• International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA): Trade association representing the U.S. dairy industry, including frozen desserts and cultured products. Comparable to IFYA in serving dairy-aligned frozen dessert categories from a larger, broader mandate.

Others

• Carpigiani North America / Frozen Dessert University: Equipment manufacturer and training provider for gelato and frozen desserts that IFYA actively partners with. Comparable as an ecosystem participant delivering training and content to the same frozen dessert operator audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Froyogirl
• Facebookfacebook.com/froyoassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/froyoassociation
• Pinterestpinterest.com/froyogirl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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