Par-Troy Pharmacist Opens Own Business in West Caldwell

A Parsippany pharmacist with a confessed love for frozen yogurt will realize his dream this spring—he'll open his own fro-yo franchise.

Urvish Patel’s shop, Red Mango, will be located at 796 Bloomfield Ave. in the West Caldwell Shopping Center.

Patel, who works for Rite Aid, said he became interested in the business venture when he learned Red Mango’s frozen yogurt does not include artificial ingredients and is low in fat and sugar.

He said the business will be an extension of what he does as a pharmacist, which is encourage his customers to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

“It’s my job as a pharmacist to care and know about health, yet as a frozen yogurt fan, I want treats that taste great,” Patel said. “Red Mango combines the best of both worlds with products that are delicious and packed with all the necessary calcium, protein and live active cultures that the body needs.”

There is no Red Mango in Parsippany, however, a lot of its fro-yo-selling competitors are in the area, among them TCBY, Super Scoops, Let's YO! and Denville's Yogurtland.