This is one of those "dang, why did I not think of this and get filthy rich" ideas! The shop in Charlotte is the pilot store for TFI...I imagine it is only a matter of time before they franchise the heck out of this.
The "do-it-yourself" frozen yogurt concept is a great idea, on many levels. First, being able to make your own allows you to customize to your liking...no "ummm-ing and ahhh-ing" over a menu board. It saves time in the line too! You don't like what you got? Can't complain to management, because you did it to yourself! The topping bar is filled with all the typical favorite candy and chocolate toppings, as well as freshy fruit and nuts, if you are inclined to the more healthy options. I am not, and promptly turned my cup of yogurt into a trip to Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory.
Which brings me to my next point...it is easy for someone like me to get carried away in a place like this. What starts out as a tiny cup of ice cream can turn into an $8 hayday supermarket sweep once you hit the topping bar! But, once again...you can't complain about the price, because pricing is by weight. You don't like what you're paying? Get less!
It is very dangerous to open up a place like this within walking distance of my office....maybe I should just go ahead and buy the stock in this company now.