In October if 2013, CNBC reported that major America private equity firms have been pouring money into an early stage restaurant industry segment that is poised for explosive growth over the next decade.

If you guessed Frozen Yogurt, you are dead on! "FroYo"—as the product often is called by a growing number of fans — has grown in part because customers prefer a healthy alternative to ice cream and other calorie-heavy desserts.

In episode #036 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Dan Kim, Founder and Chief Concept Officer of Red Mango. His brand and company has won more industry awards and honors than any other segment player, including being rated number 1 in the FroYo category by Zagat in 2011.

Dan and l discuss his journey as a food service entrepreneur, his personal use of social media as an executive ambassador of his brand and much more. You don’t want to miss this interview with Dan!

Go ahead, turn up the speakers, click play and listening to episode #036 of the Social Restaurant Podcast.

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