1. Alabama
> Most iconic Fro-Yo/Ice Cream in state: Yogurt Mountain
> No. of Yogurt Mountain in state: 9
> No. of Yogurt Mountain in nation: 42
> Pct. of all Yogurt Mountain in state: 21.4%

With its first location opening in 2009, Yogurt Mountain is now the most iconic frozen yogurt dispensary in four states — including Alabama. Out of Yogurt Mountain’s 42 total U.S. locations, nine are in Alabama. There are 14 times more Yogurt Mountain locations per person in Alabama than there are on average across the United States.

2. Alaska
> Most iconic Fro-Yo/Ice Cream in state: Cold Stone Creamery
> No. of Cold Stone Creameries in state: 10
> No. of Cold Stone Creameries in nation: 1,716
> Pct. of all Coldstone in state: 0.6%

Alaska is one of the least populated states, and the cold climate may discourage frequent ice cream consumption. Still, a number of frozen treat options are available to Alaska residents. Cold Stone Creameries were the most common, with 10 locations. The ice cream store, with its distinctive frozen granite slab, now has hundreds of co-branded locations with coffee shop Tim Horton’s.

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3. Arizona
> Most iconic Fro-Yo/Ice Cream in state: U-Swirl
> No. of U-Swirl in state: 5
> No. of U-Swirl in nation: 38
> Pct. of all U-Swirl in state: 13.2%

The notoriously hot Arizona climate is perhaps an ideal market for purveyors of frozen treats. U-Swirl capitalized on this demand across the state more than any other cold dessert shop. U-Swirl boasts more than 20 flavors and over 60 toppings for customers looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Most U-Swirls were located in the Phoenix area.

4. Arkansas
> Most iconic Fro-Yo/Ice Cream in state: TCBY
> No. of TCBY in state: 17
> No. of TCBY in nation: 1,047
> Pct. of all TCBY in state: 1.6%

With its first location opening in 1981, TCBY is now the most iconic frozen yogurt purveyor in five states, including Arkansas, where it was founded. TCBY is an acronym for The Country’s Best Yogurt and offers a wide variety of flavors for customers to choose from.

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5. California
> Most iconic Fro-Yo/Ice Cream in state: Yogurtland
> No. of Yogurtland in state: 168
> No. of Yogurtland in nation: 266
> Pct. of all Yogurtland in state: 63.2%

Though the franchise has locations all over the country, including Alaska and Hawaii, 63.2% of all American Yogurtland stores are located in California. Yogurtland caters to food-conscious Americans by emphasising its use of “real” milk without antibiotics or added hormones.