Red Mango‘s founder and chief concept officer, Dan Kim, may be blushing in the same hue of pomegranate after hearing of his most recent accomplishment. That’s because the widely popular franchise has just been crowned America’s No.1 frozen yogurt/smoothie in Zagat’s 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey. To attain this prestigious title, Red Mango beat out Jamba Juice, Smoothie King, TCBY, and most notably, Pinkberry.

Upon his win, Dan Kim humbly said:

We are thrilled to have the prestigious recognition of Zagat, and the entire Red Mango organization deserves credit for helping to make Red Mango a national sensation. More importantly, we are excited that diners decided this ranking. Our customers are our most important audience, and we are number one in America because of them.

6,064 diners took votes from 103 chains ensuring a thorough analysis.

Although Red Mango has topped second-ranked Pinkberry, also founded by Korean Americans, readers should indulge in both companys’ treats to decide for themselves which chilled delectable they favor in this heated rivalry.

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