Top weekend franchises: No. 6 Forever Yogurt

Forever Yogurt URL: http://www.foreveryogurt.com/ What It Will Cost: $277,000 - $478,000 Why We Like It: Over the last two years, self-serve yogurt franchisees have been all the rage. Unfortunately, very few of the concepts have evolved into brands. Since barriers to entry are limited, many would-be franchisees turn to opening their own independent yogurt store. Problem is, most fail. With Forever Yogurt, the brand is doing things a little differently. They are focusing on the evolution of experience, as each location takes on a life of its own. Additionally, founder Mandy Calara is a serial entrepreneur, meaning he has tested and tested again every nook and cranny of the business. His vision with Forever Yogurt isn’t just satisfying the needs for the next few years; it’s building a forever brand. New additions like a Froth Bar (hot chocolate) has netted award winning results. Plus, it’s yogurt. Talk about nostalgia. Lifestyle plus wealth are realistic with a brand like Forever Yogurt.