Locals you'll love: David from FroYo Creations
Get to know David Benson, owner of FroYo Creations
Can you tell us a bit more about your store and what you offer?
FroYo Creations is a self-serve frozen yoghurt and acai bar with over 30 delicious toppings and sauces to choose from. We also sell healthy smoothies including protein smoothies and we've recently added a range of the popular Nectar cold-pressed juices.
How did you get started in this business?
When we were given the opportunity to open up a shop in South Village, we had a few different ideas but we ended up deciding on self-serve frozen yoghurt since we thought the centre has a strong focus on families with an outdoor children's park on site, a mid-week kids program and a children's play area within the centre that is surrounded by fantastic restaurants. We've discovered that our frozen yoghurt is not only popular with kids but people of all ages including grandparents.
What inspired the name or concept behind your store?
The name FroYo is probably quite original but since we were creating a new brand and opening our first shop, we wanted our main product to be easily recognisable. We decided on using the word Creations since customers can be creative in the self-serve frozen yoghurt experience by choosing the flavours they want and adding all the toppings and sauces they desire.
What do you enjoy most about working in South Village?
I really love the tight knit community feel that South Village offers; getting to know our regular customers that we see each week and all the friendly people I've met at the other South Village retail stores.
What’s something customers might not know about you?
I grew up and went to school in the Sutherland Shire. I'm a huge Liverpool FC fan.
What’s your guilty pleasure snack while working?
Toasted Ham & Cheese Croissant from Tamping Grounds.
If you could only sell one item forever, what would it be?
Pistachio Papi sauce, customers can't get enough of it!
What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you?
You can't go wrong if you give customers quality products and great service!
What do you do in your spare time?
I'm blessed with a beautiful family including two young daughters so most of my spare time is spent with them.