New FroYo Shop Offers Sweet Ride in Downers Park Plaza

Just in time for summer, Menchie’s has opened its newest store in Downers Park Plaza. Offering high quality, delicious frozen yogurt, the shop is sure to have everyone in Downers Grove soon screaming for Menchie’s.

Menchie’s is the fastest-growing, fast casual food franchise in the nation, with more than 400 locations. The self-serve, froyo shop strives to create a happy environment that is interactive and fun for families, with arts and crafts for children, enjoyable music and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating where friends and families can gather.

To celebrate its opening, Menchie’s will spread smiles across a weeklong grand opening from May 3 to May 9. The week will be jam-packed with free giveaways including t-shirts, Menchie’s merchandise, family-friendly activities, and best of all, free servings of frozen yogurt.

The new franchise is owned by siblings Mike and Soheela Malik.

“We felt the Menchie’s brand really matched our own personal values of focusing on the community and family,” franchisee Mike Malik said in a news release. “The company is very active in giving back by forging partnerships with local schools and charities and we look forward to sharing the Menchie’s experience with the residents of Downers Grove.”

Customers can choose from a variety of rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations (can you say "Girl Scout cookies").

Menchie’s offers a proprietary collection of products made from the milk of “smiley” California cows, which have not been treated with artificial growth hormones (rBST), the company said.

The company’s frozen yogurt contains live and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture (LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt Association.  

Menchie’s Downers Park Plaza is located at 7339 Lemont Rd. Downers Grove, and is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. For more information, please visit www.menchies.com. 

The full schedule of the seven-day grand opening celebration is as follows:

Day: Saturday, May 3

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details: Ribbon cutting with Menchie (the mascot), FREE frozen yogurt*, free T-shirts** and a balloon artist.

*One per 8oz cup per guest

**First 25 guests at 11 a.m.

Day: Sunday, May 4

Time: 1 p.m.

Details: Free plushie doll*, free color-in t-shirt** and free face painting

*First 25 guests

**While supplies last

Day: Monday, May 5

Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Details: $1 yumm hour-fill up your cup for $1*

*One per guest

Day: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Details: Kids eat free*

*One cup per child up to 10 oz. Must be 10 years of age or younger.

Day: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details: Half-off lunch time yumm*

*Half off your frozen yogurt purchase

Day: Thursday, May 8

Time: 3 p.m.

Details: Free dodge balls*

*First 25 guests

Day: Friday, May 9

Time: 8 p.m. to Close

Details: Date night- buy one get one free*

*One per guest