Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Spotlight: Jeff Burroughs
The path to becoming a top frozen dessert Franchise Owner When Jeff Burroughs was a high schooler working at a local ice cream shop, he never imagined he would one day come full circle and be a multi-unit owner with a top frozen dessert franchise, but that’s exactly what happened. Today, Jeff owns two Rita’s […]
Rita’s CEO goes Undercover
Rita’s Italian Ice is poised for future growth. With a recent appearance on an episode of CBS’s award-winning original series UNDERCOVER BOSS, millions of people now know about this unique QSR franchise. See what makes this an outstanding franchise opportunity for you.
What we learned from the pandemic
Walk-up windows and the best people in the business made Rita’s franchise a great food franchise to operate in a pandemic Every American of a certain age remembers what it was like to live through 9-11. And while it’s wildly different from a global pandemic, the events of 9-11 profoundly affected the way people did […]
Rita’s franchise review: Dave Harris of Willingboro, New Jersey
Former attorney finds happiness as a Rita’s franchise owner, a career change he says has added years to his life Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dave Harris has been enjoying Rita’s Italian Ice since at least the 90s. So when the former attorney met a Rita’s owner during an investment meeting, he jumped at the […]
Rita’s franchise review: Brian and Cassandra Kibler of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
From financial professionals to Italian ice scoopers, the Kiblers found their happy calling far from home. Brian and Cassandra Kibler opened their Rita’s Italian Ice in the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Originally from Pennsylvania, the couple used to vacation in Pigeon Forge every year and […]
Rita’s Franchise Review: John Vanore of New Jersey & Pennsylvania
John Vanore has been a Rita’s franchisee since 1999. Find out why he’s stayed so long, and why he had the No. 1 performing store in 2019. John Vanore works really hard for 7 months, and for the remaining 5, his time is his own. That’s what a 12-month period looks like after 20 years […]
Rita’s franchise review: Annmarie Brown of Northeast Philadelphia
When marketing and accounting backgrounds come together, they end up being an unbeatable combination for business Annmarie Brown and her husband had known for a while they wanted to go into business together. He had experience in accounting and business; she had worked in marketing and education. “We always just thought that we would be […]
Entrepreneur magazine names Rita’s among 2019’s Top Franchises for Veterans
See why Rita’s makes perfect sense for veterans seeking a transition into civilian careers Entrepreneur magazine ranked Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard at No. 41 among the 150 Top Franchises for Veterans. If you or someone you know is a veteran looking for a smart business opportunity, this is another great reason to consider […]
How we help you broaden your customer base
From mobile units to catering, Rita’s offers alternate revenue streams that help boost customer traffic and make the most of your franchise investment Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the ideal franchise for people who want to operate seasonally, because in most colder climates we shut down for the winter. Franchisees can build up […]
Rita’s Italian Ice is named to Franchise Times 200+ franchise ranking
We’ve got a unique brand, a history of success and a simple business model Rita’s Italian Ice franchise has been included in the annual Franchise Times Top 200+ ranking based on total global sales performance. Thanks to our unique product line, we already stand out in a world of ice cream franchises, and it’s nice […]
