Q&A on Expansion & Store Formats
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has taken a creative approach to real estate development as it continues increasing its store count.
Rita’s Mid-Year Growth & Recognition
With nearly 40 new locations on track to open in 2025 and recognition as one of the nation’s top-performing restaurant brands, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating strong mid-year momentum rooted in innovation, accessibility and franchise growth.
35 Years as a Rita’s Franchisee
Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs three stores in the Pennsylvania market.
Long-Time Friends Bring Top Frozen Dessert Franchise to Florida
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Impressive sales growth in 2020 propels momentum for 2021
Rita’s franchise achieves numbers we haven’t seen since 2014, with 75 new franchise agreements and expansion into new markets Even amid a pandemic, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is growing both its fan base and franchise network. Following an impressive 2020 featuring franchise sales growth numbers that haven’t been reached since 2014, the frozen […]
Re-energizing an iconic brand
Not one to rest on its laurels, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard took its 35-year iconic brand to the next level—with innovative moves that gave Rita’s Franchise Owners even more to bank on, and so much more for customers to love. In addition to adding more drive-thru options to walk-up locations, Rita’s CEO, Linda […]
A Top Frozen Dessert Franchise Inside and Out
Drive-thrus turn winter months into additional revenue opportunities. A Rita’s Italian Ice franchise has always been a top QSR franchise to own, but now it’s an even smarter business opportunity—with drive-thrus that can help turn winter months into cold hard cash. Working with Franchise Owners with endcap infrastructure, Rita’s explored adding a drive-thru space—an ideal […]
Rita’s Makes Headlines as a Top Food Franchise
There’s reason to celebrate over at Rita’s. We’re cheers-ing our Italian ices and frozen custards because we made the Top 5 Frozen Dessert Franchises category in Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise ranking! This annual list from Entrepreneur recognizes different food franchise categories, such as Top QSR Franchises, Top Ice Cream Franchises, Sports Bar Franchises, frozen dessert […]
When dreams to open a top frozen desert franchise come true
From Immigrating to the US to saving up for over a decade, Hezrron Gonzales knew he would own a Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchise. Hezrron Gonzales of Edison, NJ, says that from the very first time he visited a Rita’s location, he knew he was going to own one someday. Originally from the […]
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Spotlight: Steve Wilkos
Before entering the world of franchising and owning a top frozen dessert franchise, Steve Wilkos of Indiana comes from a long background of working in corporate retail. His corporate experience in buying, merchandising and operating came in handy later in life when he and his family decided to become Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard Franchise […]
