Starbucks: A Sweet And Chocolatey Frappuccino Treat

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Mocha Ribbon Chip Frappuccino Blended Beverage with Cookie Straw – Our signature Coffee Frappuccino is made more exciting with java chips for a chocolatey crunch. We then line the cup with Mocha sauce before pouring the Coffee Frappuccino for a sweet balancing flavor. 

The beverage is then finished with Chocolate whipped cream, aromatic Turkish coffee grind and a cookie straw. Available only from July 4 – 10.

Frappuccino Cookie Straw – Instead of sipping your Frappuccino with a green straw, why not use a rolled sweet wafer biscuit lined with rich chocolate ganache? The cookie straw is light and crispy with a slightly toasted, sweet wafer and chocolate flavor.

Available for purchase separately starting July 11.

Make our Father's Day Delightful with Goldilocks

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Make this Father’s Day the best ever by giving your dad a day that shows him just how important and loved he is.

Make him feel special by telling him how much he means to you—as a partner and as the father to your children. 

One part love, another part fatherly wisdom, add a sprinkling of corny jokes and you have the basic formula for a dad. The equation may be straightforward, but don’t take that to imply simplicity, because as many of us know, raising a child takes a lot of work! 

Father’s Day is time where we strive to show the men who raised us how much we appreciate and love them, because despite their responsibilities and hectic schedules, they have always given their time, love, and support to us.

You don't have to spend a lot of money on extravagant gifts, your gratitude and love are the greatest gifts you can give him this Father's Day.

So what can we do to show the dads of the world how much they mean to us? With every passing year, Father’s Day arrives with the annual panic of trying to find a last minute gift that we desperately hope doesn’t look like a last minute gift.

Thus, instead of a goofy tie, why not indulge your dad’s sweet tooth? Apart from the Chocolate Caramel Decadence – a luscious chocolate fudge cake filled with gooey caramel – Goldilocks Bakeshop also offers a range of gifts that will give any father a perfect end to a work-filled day. Exquisitely delicious, affordable, and true to the Pinoy spirit, there’s truly no better way to fill your dad’s heart with joy. 

It is said that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the country’s best-loved bakeshop certainly abides by this. Indeed, Goldilocks gifts are a scrumptious way to celebrate a special day, and put a smile on your father’s face. 

For more information on Goldilocks’ delights, or to order something for your loved ones, visit www.goldilocks.com.ph or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter via GoldilocksPH

Goldilocks celebrates 50 Golden Years with Birthday Caravan

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As one of Goldilocks' initiatives to commemorates its 50 years of giving joy to many Filipinos, Goldilocks treats its employees, and the kids of its chosen charitable organizations, loyal customers, and us - bloggers with Birthday Caravan to Enchanted Kingdom last 1st of June, 2016.

The Birthday Caravan, which includes a two-day visit to Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, is part of its 50 Golden Years celebration.

We really enjoy the birthday caravan, party, games and program. . . and free rides! 

Goldilocks – a bakeshop chain in the Philippines that produces delicious cakes and pastries – was founded in May 15, 1966, started by the sisters...And they named it Goldilocks, a character from the fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears . . . and here's the Goldilocks' history.

Goldilocks: 50 Golden Years of a Filipino Fairytale 

As Goldilocks celebrates 50 Golden Years of being the country’s number one bakeshop, its fairytale story still evokes delight and sweetness. Though their company history is not exactly an underdog tale, it does have the elements that Filipinos love: a small but exceptional start up, driven by pure determination, flourished by ingenuity, and topped with a uniquely Pinoy entrepreneurial spirit.

Even after five decades in the industry, the guiding principles of its founders (sisters Milagros Leelin-Yee and Clarita Leelin-Go) are are still very much alive and articulated in the Goldilocks vision statement: to be the leading Filipino global brand that will fulfill the changing customer needs through world-class products and services in markets served. Accordingly, from its initial offering of rolls, chiffon slices, and pastries, Goldilocks now offers full meal and merienda choices, catering services, and is now recognized as the foremost specialist when it comes to decorated cakes. 

The cakes, pastries, and well-loved dishes that have become so associated with Goldilocks (such as its Fluffy Mamon, Cheesy Ensaymada, Chiffon Cake Slice, Classic Brownies, Chicken Pie, Classic Polvoron, Classic Mocha Roll, Classic Chocolate Roll, Brazo de Mercedes, dinuguan, fresh lumpia, palabok, and laing, just to name a few) have since become the gold standard by which all others are measured.

Thus, for 50 years, the true taste of the Pinoy is still the anchor of their business. Indeed, Goldilocks encompasses everything that is unique, delicious, and delightful about the Filipino people.

The two sisters started their business small. Milagros, a professional nurse, supplied Manila school canteens with chiffon slices, while Clarita baked and decorated cakes for special occasions in Bicol. A twist of fate brought the sisters back together in Manila, and they decided to expand their hobby into something more fulfilling. Together with their sister-in-law Doris, and armed by their love of food, baking, and cooking, they opened a small bakeshop on Pasong Tamo in 1966. From just 10 employees and two display stands, Goldilocks has grown to 490 stores – both here and abroad – with some 5,000 local employees. It was a third sister, Maria Flor, who named the store based on prosperity and providence: Gold and Luck. From the P574 total sales in 1966, the company has multiplied its earnings thousands of times over, reaching a system-wide total of almost P10 billion as of last count.

Today, even after fifty years – five decades filled with sweet moments and countless Filipino celebrations – Goldilocks continues to build its legacy while staying true to its foundations. Even as the brand pursues innovation and finds new and meaningful ways to connect with a whole new generation of customers, total customer satisfaction still governs every activity.

As a result, Goldilocks is still moving forward, even after half a century of leadership. Indeed, a Filipino Fairytale was born and developed between 1966 to 2016, and it continues to grow stronger…. Happily Ever After.

More Goldilocks stories, visit website at : www.goldilocksat50.com

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and hashtags #GoldilocksAt50 #GoldiBirthdayCaravan

Happy Birthday Goldilocks!

Election 2016: Everything You Need To Know (The vote M&M’S® 2016)

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Elections have a powerful influence on all of our daily lives. Candidates are in the fight of their lives as they strive to win the people's trust.

Learn about the candidates and where they stand on the issues that matter to you.

REMINDERS : This is not a Political Matter - M&M’S brought their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections and launches the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign.

This is for FUN :) with our favorite  M&Ms chocolate characters.

The Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign heated up at the exciting Miting de Avance, held at the Makati Coliseum last April 22, 2016. 

Who are the Candydates?

Guests cheered the arrival of Red, Yellow and Green as they made their grand entrance from the M&M’S® Motorcade and the three M&M’S® Characters went on to wow the crowd as they danced, debated and posed with fans. 

The event was a fun way to get to know the three M&M’S® candydates vying to win the M&M’S® Character of the Year Award. At the Q&A, the three characters revealed their fun personalities as they answered all-important questions like Why should I vote for you? and showcased their talent at a dance-off supported by their respective cheer squad. 

Guests were also able to play games like the ring toss, swim in the ball pit and win colorful M&M’S® merchandise. Of course, they all stopped by the ballot box to support their candydate and took home souvenir photos decked in the paraphernalia of their favorite M&M’S® character.

 Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Philippines Country Director. 

“Last year, the M&M’S® Characters had a fantastic time visiting the Philippines’ most popular tourist sites. Red, Yellow and Green loved it here so much that they couldn’t resist coming back and bringing their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections,” said Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Philippines Country Director. 

Fans of the M&M’S® characters can still join the Vote M&M’S® 2016 campaign and get the chance to win a P5,000 in cash or M&M’S® merchandise at the weekly raffle.

Will you vote Matapang and Magaling Red? A powerful and a fearless leader, Red is the candydate who will see you through tough times.

Or will you support Kabarkada ng Bayan Yellow? The friendliest candydate, Yellow is always seeing the sunny side of things. If you’re looking for someone sweet and reliable, then he’s your choice. 

And last but definitely not least is Ang Confidently Smart Bae-yani Green. The epitome of Girl Power, Green is one magnetic candydate and with her charm and wit, voters are sure to find her irresistible.

How do I register to vote?

To vote, simply post a caption on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your chosen candidate with the corresponding hashtags: I vote Red! #mmsred, I vote Yellow! #mmsyellow or I vote Green! #mmsgreen, and get the chance to win prizes weekly!

Voting period is from 15th April till 15th May 2016. Then watch out as we announce the winner of the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign on 20th May 2016 online.

So will it be “Mr Know-It-All” Red, optimist Yellow or confident Green? 

I vote for #mmsyellow

The race is on between these three colorful candy-dates at the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign!

For more information on the campaign, visit the M&M’S® Philippines Facebook page.

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Bigger Red Ribbon’s Ensaimadas that boost in cheesy goodness

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For ensaimadas, bigger is definitely better, as Red Ribbon introduces its bigger ensaimada that boosts in cheesy goodness.

We Filipinos love to snack. Whether it’s before lunch or after, we always make it a point to make time to indulge in our need and love for snacks. While most snackers will say that they give in to the munchies because of real hunger, many admit that snack time is the perfect moment to take a break from work or school, and just socialize over a favorite pastry or bread. 

And no one can argue that of all the many snack options kids and adults love, the classic ensaimada is still a popular choice today. However, not all ensaimadas are created equal.

There’s the usual ensaimada and then, there’s the Red Ribbon Ensaimada. Red Ribbon’s staple pastry has long been a mainstay in our lunchboxes for the young and the young-at-heart. Whether it’s enjoyed as a snack or as a dessert, people cannot resist this all-time pastry favorite.

Now, Red Ribbon has just succeeded in making something already so good, so much better. The new Red Ribbon Ensaimada is now bigger and bursts with cheesy goodness that no one can resist.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimada still packs the same goodness Pinoys have always expected and come to love. It still has that same soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, well-balanced sweetness and the right cheesy goodness that is so affordably priced at P25.00 only. 

“We are always thinking of ways to improve our offerings in response to what our customers want,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. “The cheesy ensaimada promises to deliver what our customers have long come to expect from us and more. We want to give them more reasons to enjoy the company of family and friends and to make every day moments more special through our quality products.”

With Red Ribbon’s bigger ensaimada, snack time is sure to be more enjoyable, memorable and delicious.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimadas are available in all Red Ribbon stores nationwide.

Celebrate simple thrills this love month with Mister Donut's Belgian Love Bites and Dream Job Donuts!

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Belgian Love Bites

Here’s something special for your special someone this Valentine’s Day: Mister Donut Belgian Love Bites. Moist chocolate donuts made even more delicious with a filling of Belgian chocolate on the inside, and a coating of chocolate on the outside. 

These mouth-watering treats are fancied up with sweet toppings of white vanilla, strawberry sprinkles and ruby red glitter icing, a perfect match for your Valentine’s Day festivities.

For only Php 160.00, you get a box of 6 Belgian Love Bites, a heart-shaped balloon, and a rose-bearing Teddy to give to your loved one.

Dream Job Donuts

Mix snack time and playtime with the Mister Donut Dream Job donuts. Cut and decorated according to popular dream jobs, these fun and delicious treats are a whole new way for your kids to enjoy a sweet dream. Loaded with everyone’s favorite fillings, Classic Bavarian, Chocolate Bavarian or Strawberry Jam, these playful pastries are sure to be a hit.

Dream job donuts retail at Php 10.00 per piece and Php 120.00 a box.

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Goldi-Good cakes for the Christmas Season

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Goldilocks is once again the one-stop-shop for treating your loved ones with decorative, quality baked products at affordable prices that will surely uplift everyone’s Christmas spirits.

The country’s number one bakeshop, Goldilocks, has been a cherished part of Filipino Christmas celebrations for close to five decades. 

Surprise the family with the Santa Cake, made with layers of rich chocolate cake filled with cherry cream, and iced with whipped cream. The chocolate shavings on the sides make a perfect complement to the delightful Santa face, which tops this delicious masterpiece. 

Throughout the twelve days of Christmas, your true love will definitely appreciate the Choco Hazelnut roll, with Choco fudge frosting and Christmas decors. On the other hand, an ideal option for ninangs and ninongs for their inaanaks are the irresistible Goldilocks Christmas chocolate lollipops, or any one of the classic Goldilocks Christmas Greeting Cakes.

Always keep in mind the reason for this season and partake in this season of giving! 

For more details visit www.goldilocks.com.ph or www.facebook.com/GoldilocksPH. Call 888-1-999 or visit any Goldilocks bakeshop near you. 

Goldilocks Cebu Plant to Bring More Tasty Treats to Visayas

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Sweet and more tasty treats for all in Visayas Region! 

Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, has undoubtedly established itself as a true Filipino icon through its passion to serve quality products all throughout the Philippines.

Despite having 454 branches nationwide, Goldilocks has always maintained an inimitable level of freshness when it comes to its all-time favorites. Aside from applying the most advances baking and packaging techniques to preserve this attribute, the transport time from Goldilocks plants to retail outlets are likewise kept to a minimum.

With the growth of demand in the Visayas market – where Goldilocks has 83 branches – the company recently opened a new cake plant at the Cebu Light Industrial Park in Lapu-Lapu City. The new cake plant is meant to serve the areas of Cebu, Bohol, Eastern Visayas, and Negros Oriental more efficiently.

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza joined Goldilocks Bakeshop President Richard Yee and Supply Chain and Technical Director Lawrence Chin for the official blessing of the plant. 

Together with almost a hundred guests, it was once again affirmed how Goldilocks is committed to bring the most delicious and iconic Goldilocks treats to the entire Visayas region.

To learn more about Goldilocks Bakeshop, please visit their official Facebook page, or their website at www.goldilocks.com

Krispy Kreme Excites Customers with 78th Anniversary Treat! #HBDKrispyKreme

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Happy 78th Birthday Krispy Kreme!  

Global brand Krispy Kreme, known for its premium and delectable doughnuts is drumming up excitement for its 78th milestone this July.

Krispy Kreme beckons its fans to make the beeline to the nearest participating Krispy Kreme store for its one-of-a-kind birthday surprise. The brand behind the famous “Joy in a Box” 6 of its mouthwatering and world-famous Original Glazed doughnuts for only Php78! 

The grand birthday promo is valid from 7 am to 8 pm on July 13 in 60 participating branches across the country.

To join in the celebration, Krispy Kreme fans simply need to download and register in the Krispy Kreme Mobile Application and show their digital coupon at any participating store. Customers may also print or screen grab the 78th Birthday Celebration voucher from Krispy Kreme’s official Facebook., Twitter or Instagram page and present the image at the store to redeem their box of 6 yummy Original Glazed doughnuts.

To be guided regarding the voucher image, here's what it looks like. Just print or screen grab from our Facebook/Twitter/Instagram official voucher post.

“For the past 78 years, Krispy Kreme has shared in the fun and unforgettable memories of its customers all over the world. Krispy Kreme's birthday treat is our way of thanking everyone for being part of Krispy Kreme’s wonderful story of delighting people,” said Ariane M. Valinton, Marketing Manager for Krispy Kreme Philippines.

Krispy Kreme is one of the fastest growing and most innovative brands in the country today. It has grown to 64 stores and is keen on further expanding its presence in the Philippines. 

Visit www.krispykreme.com.ph to learn more about the latest delectable treats from Krispy Kreme. 

Get in the loop and check out Krispy Kreme on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. (KrispyKremePH).

About Krispy Kreme

About Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed doughnut. With a flagship store in Bonifacio High Street in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee in the country since 2006. Today, Krispy Kreme has outlets in more than 60 different locations nationwide, with hotlight stores in SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills Shopping Center, Festival Supermall Alabang, Bonifacio High Street, Cebu IT Park, The Annex at SM City Davao, and Limketkai Mall. 

To get more information and updates about the brand and its products, you may become a friend of Krispy Kreme by visiting <KrispyKreme.ph> or by liking www.facebook.com/krsipykremeph.

Bake heavenly goodies with Villa del Conte chocolate bars

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Give your baked goodies a delightful twist with premium artisanal chocolates from Villa del Conte. Villa del Conte’s 500g chocolate bars offer a generous amount of rich and exciting flavors to make your favorite recipes even better. You may choose between the fine milk chocolate and 50% dark chocolate flavors for truly luscious cakes, cookies, pastries, dips and many more. 

To get your very own chocolate bars, visit Villa del Conte stores at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, and Robinson’s Magnolia. For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. 

To know more about Villa del Conte, visit http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh

Instagram:http://instagram.com/villadelconte

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VilladelConte.

Special treats for Mom, spoil her with Villa del Conte Chocolates

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She’s the woman who loves you unconditionally, the woman who has dedicated her entire life caring for you and the entire family. Perhaps she is also your idol and source of strength. Honor your Mom in a sweet way by giving her premium artisanal chocolates Villa del Conte. Choose among Villa del Conte’s wide range of treats such as luscious praline balls, praline sticks and chocolate bars. 

Visit their stores at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, and Robinson’s Magnolia.

Go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com.

To know more about Villa del Conte, or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh, Instagram: http://instagram.com/villadelconte and Twitter: https://twitter.com/VilladelConte. 

For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. 

Hatched in time for Summer: Baskin-Robbins’ Chick Cake.

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Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops hatched a surprise for kids and the young at heart that will make the season more festive and exciting — the Chick Cake. 

A whimsical ice cream cake that’s bright and cheery on the outside, with delicious Baskin-Robbins ice cream on the inside. 

Surprise your kids with this adorable Chick Cake or make it the centerpiece of your table this season. 

For more information about Baskin-Robbins’ Chick Cake and its innovative selection of ice cream cakes, visit www.baskinrobbins.ph or follow them on Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph) or on Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts. 

Visit Baskin-Robbins shops at the Central Square, Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5, Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.

Pinkberry meets Sugarpova !

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One of my creations at Pinkberry, SM Megamall, October 1, 2014

Craveable and refreshing yogurts is great for desserts. And not just for dessert, Yogurts is for health, got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium. It can also help you lose weight.

That's what my daughters fave and I now introduce them to Pinkberry, as I experience creating my own light refreshing yogurt - Pinkberry with Sugarpova!

Pinkberry is one of the fastest growing retail brands globally with over 240 stores across 17 countries. The Philippines is its first market in Asia. Greenbelt 5, their flagship store in the country opened last December 7, 2011. Pinkberry reinvented the frozen yogurt category when it launched in West Hollywood, California in January, 2005. 

When they launched nine years ago, they only had two flavors: original and green tea. Today the brand has gained a pop culture icon status and has expanded its menu to over 18 flavors that are rotated seasonally. 

The handcrafted yogurt bar offers the original tart and tangy frozen yogurt that is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, resulting in a light, refreshing and clean taste that is truly craveable. Each serving uses only real non-fat yogurt and real non-fat milk for the best tasting yogurt experience.

Pinkberry’s thoughtfully selected premium toppings number to thirty, categorized into four – dry, fruit, luxe and liquid. Each topping is chosen to provide a taste and texture combination to complement their signature frozen yogurt. Their fruits are always fresh, never from a can, frozen or sitting in water. 

Sugarpova toppings

In line with its commitment to create a destination for consumers in search for an elevated treat experience, Pinkberry partnered with Sugarpova, a candy line by international tennis sensation Maria Sharapova and candy veteran and founder of international retailer IT'SUGAR, Jeff Rubin. The premium gummy candy collection is a fun, fashionable, and sweet match with Pinkberry's iconic, light and refreshing frozen yogurt.

Sugarpova's unique-shaped gummy candies are now available as toppings to your favorite Pinkberry flavor. They have the Sugarpova Flirty Mini, a fruit-flavored candy in the shape of kissable lips and Sugarpova Smitten Sour Mini, a sour rainbow candy ribbon. 

Soon, the Sugarpova Flirty Sour Mini (a collection of sour fruit-flavored lips, hearts and stars) will be added to the line up of options. Sugarpova is best paired with Pinkberry’s fresh and light strawberry yogurt and their newest tart flavor, cherry.

According to the Sugarpova website, "Sugarpova is a premium candy line that reflects the fun, fashionable, sweet side of international tennis sensation Maria Sharapova." A portion of all proceeds from the sale of Sugarpova go towards the Maria Sharapova Foundation, Sharapova's charity. The gummy candy was first marketed in the U.S. in August, reaching 250,000 bags in the first three months. Sugarpova was launched worldwide in 2013 through IT'SUGAR and Selfridges stores in the United Kingdom.

New Cherry flavor

Aside from its special tie up with Sugarpova, Pinkberry is also excited to announce its new flavor – the tart and light Cherry Pinkberry. Cherry Pinkberry is crafted from real bits of juicy cherries, so it perfectly captures the delicate, delicious flavor of fruit fresh from the market. The new flavor is excellent as Chocolate Covered Cherry with shaved milk chocolate and chocolate sauce. It is also recommended with fresh strawberries, honey almond granola and agave nectar, Pinkberry likes to call that combination Cherry Crumble. You can also try Cherry Pie, with a waffle cookie and strawberry puree. You can go for Cherry Macaron with coconut and toasted almonds. Or you can experiment and create your own concoction!

In addition to frozen yogurt, Pinkberry also offers fruit parfaits, fruit bowls, smoothies and waffle cookie sandwiches. Visit Pinkberry in Greenbelt 5, Alabang Town Center, SM Aura, Power Plant Mall, and SM Megamall Fashion Hall.

Post your order of Pinkberry yogurt (any product) topped with at least one Sugarpova topping on Instagram and tag @pinkberryph #sharapinkberry and get a chance to win P500 worth of Pinkberry gift certificates. One winner will be chosen each week, winners will be announced every Friday, until October 24.

Get a taste of Swirly Goodness by logging on to www.pinkberry.com.ph or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/PinkberryPhilippines

Buy-One-Get-One on Salted Caramel 

For the next couple of weeks, Pinkberry will be running a special promotion on its salted caramel flavor. It’s BOGO (Buy One Get One) on all salted caramel products every Friday until October 17, 2014, from 5:00 PM until the store closes. Customers can get any two salted caramel items, pay for the higher priced item and get the other one for free.