Tasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a fanatical following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will celebrate 25 years in September. A mayoral proclamation will recognize Friday, Sept. 7 as Tasti D-Lite Day in New York City. Tasti D-Lite will also offer a small cup or cone for 25 cents at all participating locations Sept. 7. Tasti D-Lite is adding a new flavor—birthday cake—from Sept. 3 through the end of the month.
“Tasti D-Lite has come so far in the last 25 years and a lot has changed, but our product has remained the same delicious, lower-calorie treat that our customers love,” said Donna Smith, vice president of marketing. “We want to give back to our loyal fans by serving a small cup or cone for 25 cents. We are also launching a contest to find the biggest Tasti D-Lite fan in honor of our anniversary.”
Since its inception in 1987, Tasti D-Lite’s popularity has grown largely by word of mouth and has resulted in a huge base of raving fans who line up day and night to get their favorite guilt-free treat, available in more than 100 flavors. In 2008 the company launched its first franchise program. Since then, the company has grown to 60 locations across five countries and has already secured commitments to open more than 500 locations around the world in the coming years. In December 2011, Tasti D-Lite acquired Planet Smoothie which has nearly 100 units in operation, mainly in Georgia and Florida. Over the coming months, Tasti D-Lite products will be added to select Planet Smoothie stores and likewise, Planet Smoothie menu offerings will be made available to Tasti D-Lite locations. The two brands are poised for growth throughout the U.S. and around the world with plans to build a global franchise network through a combination of single- and multi-unit franchises, area developers and international master franchises. For more information, visit www.tastidlite.com.
