Business

Future Unclear for Elm Street FroYo Provider Red Mango

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The future of one of New Canaan’s three frozen yogurt purveyors is unclear, as a sign in the window says the business was “closed for vacation” last week and it still hasn’t reopened. Red Mango on Elm Street appears to be empty, gutted of its tables, chairs, counter and equipment. One of the franchise’s three owners (there are 200-plus Red Mango outlets nationwide), Mike Hoover of Queens, N.Y.—the other two are in Westchester—could not immediately be reached for comment. The business at 125 Elm St. is a member of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce.

Business

Peachwave FroYo on Forest Street Opens for Business

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Frozen yogurt purveyor Peachwave is open for business following a soft launch, officials say, and as plans for an official Grand Opening come into focus, the Forest Street store is planning to mark its arrival in New Canaan this weekend with balloons and music. The approximately 2,300-square-foot space—with stick wood as well as colorful walls, earthy tones on the floor and brightly colored furniture—includes two large areas for customers to lounge, in front and in back, and there’s a small patio out back too. In addition to tables and chairs, customers can sit at barstools along floor-to-ceiling windows, bean bags in back with a karaoke machine in front. Peachwave offers WiFi and TVs in both areas. Danbury-based Peachwave President Gregg Roberts, whose area under the company’s licensee model includes Fairfield and Westchester Counties, said Peachwave long has had its sights set on New Canaan.