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Rita's Franchise

Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Rita's franchise?

Total Investment: $197,950-$396,800
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 6.5%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of current franchise fee

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Rita's News

The Number One Italian Ice Franchise Is Coming To Ohio
Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, headquartered in Trevose, PA, is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. Ohio is the latest sate to enjoy Rita's Ice Custard Happiness™. Rita's is currently awarding franchises in 21 states with over 500 stores open and 400 in development. Rita&... more

The Number One Italian Ice Franchise Moves Across The U.s.
Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, headquartered in Trevose, PA, is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. Indianapolis is the latest US city to enjoy Rita's Ice Custard Happiness™. Rita's is currently awarding franchises in 21 states with over 500 stores open and 400 in develop... more

Rita's To Test Gift/loyalty "cool Card"
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, has announced plans to test a new re-loadable gift card that also incorporates a loyalty program into one convenient, customer friendly piece. Rita's new "Cool Card" offers its user the ability to load/re-load the card with stored v... more

Rita's Water Ice Lets Customers Name New Product
Today, top 50 interactive agency NetPlus Marketing and Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company LLC, the nation's largest and fastest-growing Italian ice chain, announced the success of a unique product naming promotion for a new series of Italian Ice treats. The creative campaign, "Rita's... more

Rita's Opens In Haymarket
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store at the Dominion Valley Market Square in Haymarket. The newest Rita's is open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rita's in Haymarket is owned and operated by Josep... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Rita's open? 1984
When did Rita's start franchising? 1989

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	317	0	0	1
2004	304	0	0	2
2003	277	0	0	1
2002	251	0	0	1
2001	235	0	0	1

Expansion Plans

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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