Disco & Freaux Yeaux!

Do you know why Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt stores are so cool and fun to hang out in?  Well, besides the best frozen yogurt around, it’s the environment of each Louisiana store.  It’s the orange and green colors that dominate the decor.  It’s the 70’s inspired furniture, and of course the 70’s soundtrack!  Everyone likes to make fun of the music from the 70’s, especially the disco era, but it is undoubtedly the best yogurt eating music around.  No one can hear “YMCA” or “Car Wash” and not instantly be in a good mood.  And that’s what is really at the core of your visit to your local Orange Leaf store.  You want to feel good about what you’re eating and where you are eating it.  You want the kids to be happy and the kids want the parents to be happy.    Some people think we’re little nuts for always rocking the 70’s/Disco in our stores, but next time you visit an Orange Leaf in Louisiana, take a look around.  Notice how many grandmas start tapping their feet when “Jive Talkin” comes on.  And then when the grandkids start dancing, its Disco Fever Orange Leaf style!  So go dig in your parent’s or grandparent’s closet, be on the lookout for loud colored polyester and some platform shoes.   Get in the car and come do the Hustle at your nearest Orange Leaf and see how much fun it is.   If we could just find some groovy shag carpet!

Lovin' that DISCO!

Dancing to the DISCO

If you couldn’t tell, this week’s blog was authored by a pinch-blogger:  Tom Hagan.  I have wanted to guest-blog but wanted to do off-topic subjects such as movies, music, television or sports.  

Staying in the frozen yogurt universe this week, I wanted to write about the the disco Freaux-Yeaux connection.  Orange tile,  green paint and Strawberry Popping Boba do not jive with country, metal, talk radio or today’s pop music but goes beautifully with the 70’s and disco!   So in honor of the kings of the disco era, and because I love lists, here is the Orange Leaf Top 5 Bee Gee’s songs (at least according to me!!!).

1. Stayin' Alive (this one is pretty obvious)
2. “More Than a Woman” 
3. “How Deep is Your Love”
4. “Night Fever”
5. “Nights on Broadway”  (the most underrated Bee Gee’s song)

So next time the kids have turned up the worst music in the history of mankind & you feel a little nostalgic for your childhood tunes, swing in to Orange Leaf and see if you can remember the steps to the Hustle, and don't forget to ask the Orange Leaf team member on board that day to turn it up a little!!

Tom Hagan - Author

It's Party TIME!

Sulphur Party

Monroe Party (Taylor)

Taylor coloring backpack

Grace says GEAUX FREAUX YEAUX!

How fun do you think it would be to have your PARTY at Orange Leaf?  Well, these kids know JUST how fun it can be... Taylor, who just turned 7, recently celebrated her birthday at the Monroe Orange Leaf.  Coloring exclusive, Geaux Freaux Yeaux backpacks, her guests were

Grace's Guest taking Silly Pics

also treated to a cup of delicious Freaux Yeaux and Juicebox to wash it all down! Joey's guests in Sulphur celebrated his birthday with style!  Taking CRAZY pictures and eating Freaux Yeaux was the perfect way to celebrate his turning one year older!

Kinzley's COLORING T-Shirt Freaux Yeaux Party

Joey's Guests enjoying their Freaux Yeaux

Grace eating Freaux Yeaux with her guests

Kinzley celebrated her birthday with the biggest birthday party ever had, in Sulphur!  Coloring T-shirts, crazy pics and all!  All the guests were saying how great it was to celebrate with FREAUX YEAUX, good music, and good friends! Call your Louisiana Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt store today to book your Orange Leaf Party!  Dates are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to PARTY Freaux Yeaux style with us!

West Monroe and Windows

West Monroe Ribbon Cutting 2/10/12

West Monroe had it's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration this past weekend.  It was a sell out crowd at the Ribbon, with the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce and their ambassadors! State Senator, Mike Walsworth almost didn't make it to his next meeting as he was enjoying the FREAUX YEAUX so much!  Everyone left with their crave satisfied, most saying that the WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY was their new favorite.

The next day, Saturday February 11th was the Grand Opening Celebration!  Balloon Twister and Clown, ZIPPY, entertained the guests as they enjoyed their self-made Freaux Yeaux.  Some guests even mixed the Grand Opening Lemon Cake by Allbrittons with their yogurt to make a heavenly concoction that can only be found at "THE LEAF"! Mardi Gras was the theme as guests enjoyed listening to the STAR 101.9 radio remote. 

Now, what do windows have to do with all of this?  Well, from 12-4pm on the same day, the WINDOW WRITING promotion was happening at all 8 LOUISIANA stores.  If guests let us write "I LOVE ORANGE LEAF" on their car window,

 they had the opportunity to return to the store on Valentines Day to receive 50% off and a FREE Green Freaux Yeaux bracelet! It was fun driving around town later that day seeing ALL the cars with I love Orange Leaf written on their windows.  

 Valentines Promotions are still in full swing from 7-9PM every night until Valentines Day!  Check out some of these notes our great customers wrote to us on Friday night.

  

Tonight, Sunday, it's Sing a Song to your loved one, and Monday is Slow Dance with your Valentine both from 7-9PM.  Lucky participants will receive 25% off their Freaux Yeaux! If it's not apparent, we at Orange Leaf LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS and it seems, OUR CUSTOMERS LOVE US! Happy Valentines Day everyone...see you on the dance floor!

Living the Lake Charles Leaf Life!

OLYLA celebrated the biggest first day opening yet, with our 8th store which opened Friday in Lake Charles.  Not entirely new to the frozen yogurt concept, Lake Charles residents came through the door with a mission...to get their Freaux Yeaux fix without having to drive 5 miles to the Sulphur store which opened last June. "Finally, I don't have to drive across the bridge anymore to get my favorite Chocolate Orange Leaf Yogurt!" exclaimed Theresa.  James saw the opening day pics and stated, " I am DEFINITELY taking my grandkids here!"  Debuting the new signature White Chocolate Strawberry flavor for Valentines Day, the place was abuzz with excitement over possible combinations to put with it.  Whether it was white chocolate chips and pecans, or just fresh strawberries, the possibilities are endless.  

With the disco music playing, some little ones just couldn't keep still!  "LOTS of dancing going on around here!", stated co-owner Shannon Hagan.  

"There is just something about the Freaux Yeaux/Disco combination mixed with a healthy dose of FREAUX YEAUX that makes people happy." states Hagan.

It's my BIRTHDAY!

With the West Monroe Grand Opening Celebration next weekend along with the OLYLA franchise-wide WINDOW WRITING PROMOTION happening on Saturday, February 11th from 12-4pm, there is not much downtime for the OLYLA crew.  "If you stop by any of our stores next Saturday from 12-4pm and let us write, "I LOVE ORANGE LEAF" on your car window, all you have to do is come back on Valentines day with it still on your window and you receive 50% off your Freaux Yeaux 

St. Louis Students Living the Lake Charles Leaf Life!

and a new GREEN Orange Leaf wristband that gets you 1 ounce off every time when worn in the store!" states Regional Trainer & Monroe-West Monroe Manager, Amy Lawrence.  "It's going to be great seeing all those "I LOVE ORANGE LEAF" cars riding around town for 3 days!", says Lawrence.  

Orange Leaf Louisiana always strives to put FUN in their customer's Orange Leaf experience! The YUM is just understood!