Saturday, January 18, 2025
AZLE — Married couple Mike and Yvonne Higby are celebrating the grand opening of their own Orange Leaf franchise in Azle. Orange Leaf is a quick-service frozen yogurt brand. The event will take place at 828 Boyd Road, Suite 102, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In celebration of the new opening, the event will feature activities for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors at the grand opening will also be eligible for a wide variety of promotions and giveaways.
Mike Higby is a third generation Air Force veteran from Arizona who now works in aerospace, and Yvonne Higby most recently was a paraprofessional for preschoolers in the Azle school district. For the Higbys, Orange Leaf became a family staple to enjoy frozen yogurt and make unforgettable memories with their two sons. They decided to turn their passion for community, service and leadership into a business that would make a difference in the neighborhoods they serve.
“I spent years in food service before joining the military, both of which allowed me the opportunity to connect with people, provide the best quality products and services and become a strong leader,” Mike Higby said. “The lessons learned along the way encouraged me to make a choice to take control of my life, which led me to entrepreneurship. Opening the new Orange Leaf in Azle will give my family something that belongs to us and we can’t wait to share what we’ve created with the community around us for years to come.”
The new Azle location will provide locals with an inviting space to enjoy Orange Leaf’s creamy frozen treats with the company of friends and family. Guests can expect a quick-service, self-creative experience of 12 delicious frozen yogurt flavors, and they can also add a swirl for an additional six flavor combinations. With the addition of over 30 toppings, guests can create their own masterpiece. In addition to frozen yogurt, guests are invited to enjoy an Orange Leaf smoothie, shake, signature cake by the slice, cake in a cup, or preorder a customizable froyo cake for any celebration.
“Mike and Yvonne are a dynamic duo that will do great things for the new Orange Leaf location in Azle. We’re confident that with their combined years of experience serving the nation and their community, they will provide an experience to their guests filled with care, passion and dedication,” Sherif Mityas CEO of BRIX Holdings said. “As we open our final Orange Leaf location for 2024, we are proud of our franchise partners and are eagerly looking ahead to the success of Orange Leaf Azle and many more locations to come in the new year.”
The opening of the new Orange Leaf brings the brand to a total of 25 stores in Texas with over 60 locations across the nation and growing.
