Swizzles Eyes Barrington Shop

Swizzles Frozen Yogurt has set its sights on Barrington.

The largest self-serve frozen yogurt chain in New England is "in the middle of negotiating a lease for a space" in Barrington, said founder and owner Adam Kessner.

Kessner said he did not want to announce the location until the lease was signed, but it will be in a high traffic area in town center.

The shop will be the second spot in Rhode Island.

Swizzles has signed a lease for 433 Hope St. in Bristol as its first East Bay location. Kessner said he plans to submit plans for the shop to the town in September, with the goal of opening to the public in December or January.

, where customers can choose from a rotating selection of frozen yogurt flavors, then add their own toppings from a selection of 30 treats. Swizzles rotates through about 25 flavors, with 10 on tap at any given time, including chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, cake batter and several others.

Most flavors are non-fat, with some low-fat varieties mixed in. Customers choose their cups, fill them with as much yogurt and toppings as they want, then pay by the weight.

"You can fill up $1 worth or $10 worth," Kessner said. "It puts the control in the customer's hands. And it's a ton of fun. My goal with Swizzles was to offer a place where families can come and truly have an enjoyable and delicious experience."

Swizzles has five locations in three states — Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York — with three more scheduled to open this month. For more information, visit the Swizzles website.