Rita's Franchise
Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels
Starting a franchise with Rita's allows you to capitalize on a proven business model which has more then 500 stores in operation today. Year after year Rita's has received top rankings by highly regarding industry publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, Bonds Top 100, and Wall Street Journal's Start Up Journal.com. Rita's provides their guests with a family friendly environment and products that are made fresh daily with the highest quality ingredients at every store. As a franchise partner you receive and benefit from extensive corporate support from site selection and training to ongoing operational, marketing, and research and development support.
Please Note: The operators of Rita's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Rita's website.
Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Rita's franchise?
Total Investment: $198,150-$445,900
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
How to contact Rita's
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Rita's
1210 Northbrook Drive Ste 310
Trevose,
PA
19053
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Phone: 215-876-9300
Toll Free: (800)677-7482
Fax: 866-449-0974
Website: Visit Website
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Rita's News
Veterans Heavily Recruited As Franchisees
The military taught them how to lead teams, perform under
pressure and execute a plan. These skills happen to be the same critical ingredients for owning
and running a franchise.
"Veterans are trained for franchise ownership from day one in the military,"ť emphasizes Chris
Hale, President of NaV... more
Rita's Italian Ice Custard & Happiness Is Coming To Illinois
Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, headquartered in Trevose, PA, is the largest
Italian Ice concept in the nation. Rita's is currently awarding franchises in 21 states with over 500 stores open and
400 in development. Illinois the latest state to enjoy Rita's Ice Custard Happiness™.... more
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
Considering Investing In A Franchise? Three Questions Help You Sort It Out
I'm a strong believer in the old adage that experience
is the best teacher.
In my 20-plus years as a franchise partner for some of the
nation's largest concepts, I've learned three valuable lessons
that I offer frequently to those interested in investing in a
franchise system for th... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Rita's open? 1984
When did Rita's start franchising? 1989
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Expansion Plans
United States: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
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Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA
Training & Support
Training 5 days at Cool University and 4 days on site Support Cool Support Center, 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: average 2 full-time, 15 part-time
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