Rita's Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Rita's Rolls Out Swedish Fish Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice has debuted its new flavor of Italian Ice, inspired by the Swedish Fish candy brand. In partnership with Cadbury, manufacturer of Swedish Fish, the new flavor will be available ... more (7/31/2009)

Rita's Opens First Store In Lone Star State
Rita's Italian Ice has announced the company has opened its first store in Texas. The Bedford, Texas, location is the first of two Rita's to open this year in the northern suburbs of Dallas-Fo... more (6/3/2009)

Ritas Franchise Opportunity To Appear On Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show On Blogtalkradio Thursday, April 30, At 10am Est.
If you are a frequent listener to our weekly franchise radio show, than you already know what fans Don and Marty are of Ritas. Marty McDermott recently mentioned on a previous show that there is a cu... more (4/26/2009)

Rita's Italian Ice Named In Top 50 Franchises For Minorities
Rita's Italian Ice, an Italian ice chain with more than 500 stores in 17 states, has been designated one of the top 50 franchises for minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NM... more (11/5/2008)

Rita's Italian Ice Now In Texas & Illinois
Rita's Italian Ice's nationwide expansion brought them to Texas & Illinois this year. This was uncharted territory for the Trevose, Pennsylvania based franchise company that currently operates... more (9/28/2008)

The Biggest Italian Ice Franchise Comes To Texas
Rita's Italian Ice, headquartered in Trevose, PA, is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. Rita's was named a "Top Performing Franchise" by StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street... more (9/9/2008)

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 trai... more (5/23/2008)

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 o... more (5/21/2008)

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 i... more (5/9/2008)

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™. R... more (5/6/2008)

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 valu... more (1/3/2008)

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. R... more (12/1/2006)

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 pro... more (10/28/2006)

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'... more (9/22/2006)

Rita's Opens In Virginia Beach
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store at 5256-B Providence Road in Virginia Beach. The store is located in fr... more (9/11/2006)

Rita's Announces Major Expansion Push
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain has announced the awarding of franchise agreements that will result in the company expanding its number of locations by one-third (33%). In 2006 ... more (9/8/2006)

Rita's In Royersford To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Daylong Anniversary Party
On Saturday, September 16th Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at the Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road in Royersford will hold a daylong 10th anniversary celebration highlighted by... more (9/7/2006)

Rita's Opens In Manayunk
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store in Manayunk at 4409 Main Street. The newest Rita's offers walk-in s... more (8/23/2006)

Rita's, The Nation's Largest Italian Ice Chain, To Open Its First Atlanta Locations
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently signed an agreement for its first stores in Georgia. The deal is the first of a possible twelve for Rita's in Atlanta since it bega... more (8/21/2006)

Rita's Opens In North Lima
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain recently opened its newest store at 9025 Market Street in North Lima. The newest Rita's is owned ... more (8/18/2006)

Willamsburg Field Musick To Be Featured At Rita's Grand Opening Celebration
On Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 220 Monticello Avenue will celebrate the store's grand opening with a special celebration fe... more (8/18/2006)

Rita's Opens In Bowie
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, recently opened its newest store at 3329 Superior Lane. Rita's in Bowie is owned by Jerry Orr, w... more (8/10/2006)

Rita's 'Cool Wheels' Helps Bresler & Reiner, Inc. And Acorn Development Corporation Raise Nearly $ 20,000 For Alex's Lemonade Stand
On Wednesday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m., Sidney Bresler, CEO of Rockville, Maryland based developer Bresler & Reiner, Inc. will present Jay Scott, father of the late Alexandra Scott and executive directo... more (8/9/2006)

Rita's "cool Wheels" To Make Special Appearence At Pediatric Brain Tumor Benefit
On Saturday, August 26 Rita's Cool Wheels will make a special appearance at a Beef & Beer to be held at the United German Hungarian Club at 4666 Bristol Road in Oakford to provide guests with Ital... more (8/7/2006)

Fund Raiser For Victim Of Rare Baseball Accident
On Wednesday, August 16, the Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff located at 225 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock will hold a fundraiser for Steven Domalewski, the Wayne 13 year-ol... more (8/7/2006)

Aloha Spirit Comes To Sewickley At Rita's Grand Opening
On Wednesday, August 2 it will seem like the Aloha spirit of Hawaii has come to Western Pennsylvania. To celebrate its grand opening, Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff in Sewickley w... more (7/26/2006)

Family Of Entrepreneurs Opens New Holland's First Rita's
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently opened a store in New Holland, Lancaster County. The new store, at 870 West Main St., is ow... more (7/26/2006)

Nation's Largest Italian Ice Chain Opens Second Store In Myrtle Beach
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently opened its second store in Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach. The store is owned and op... more (7/18/2006)

Boyertown Rita's To Show Support For Childhood Cancer Victims With Head Shaving Event
An estimated 12,500 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually. Many must undergo chemotherapy and endure the resulting loss of their hair. On Sunday, July 23 from 6 p.m. to 9... more (7/12/2006)

Rita's, The Country's Largest Italian Ice Chain,to Host First-ever Franchise Seminar In Atlanta July 19
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, is proud to announce that for the first time it will begin awarding franchise agreements in the Atlanta... more (6/27/2006)

Nation's Largest Italian Ice Chain To Rename Lemon Ice After Youngster Who Founded Childhood Cancer Charity: Alex's Lemonade Stand And Rita's Launch National Fund Raising Drive
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, will hold a nationwide campaign to raise funds and awareness o... more (6/20/2006)

Italian Ice Eating Competition To Highlight Columbus Rita's 10th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, July 8th at 3 p.m. glacial gladiators will face off to see who can eat the most Italian ice in 10 minutes as part of the 10th Anniversary Family Fun Day celebration of the Rita's Ices... more (6/8/2006)

New Wall Street Journal Report Names Rita's To List Of Top 25 Franchise High Performers
A newly released report from StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's guide for entrepreneurs, has named Rita's among 25 high-performing franchise brands that conduct business in the Unit... more (3/9/2006)

Rita's Inks 108 Franchise Deals In 2005; Frozen Dessert Chain To Open 1,500 Units By 2010
When Rita's announced new ownership and plans to expand aggressively last Spring, it meant business. In December 2005 alone, the 340-unit Italian Ice chain signed a record 22 franchise agreements,... more (2/15/2006)

Rita’s To Roll Out First At-home Consumption Product Offering
Rita’s, the nation’s largest franchise specializing in Italian Ice treats, announced today it will introduce its first product specifically designed for consumers to take home and keep in th... more (1/30/2006)

Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Company Braces To Freeze Competition
Thirsty entrepreneurs around the country are watering at the mouth following the acquisition of Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Company and the new owners’ announcement to expand the 342-unit fro... more (11/8/2005)

RITA’S IN SQUIRREL HILL TO TREAT HALLOWEEN TRICKSTERS
Ghosts, goblins, witches, and other Halloween tricksters who visit the Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh (5880 Forbes Avenue) on Halloween between 5 a... more (10/17/2005)

SISTER RITA TO BE SPECIAL GUEST SCOOPER AT RITA’S IN BENSALEM
Sister Rita Marian, principal of the St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem will find herself in a new role on Monday, September 26. She will be scooping Italian ice at the local Rita’s Ices, Co... more (9/23/2005)

RITA’S IN LINGLESTOWN AND SWATARA SQUARE TO DONATE PORTION OF SALES TO HURRICANE RELIEF
The Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff locations at 4151 A Linglestown Road in Linglestown and at the Swatara Square Shopping Plaza at Route 322 and Mushroom Hill Road in Harrisburg ... more (9/23/2005)

RITA’S ON CAPE ST. CLAIRE ROAD TO HOLD FUND RAISER FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 1394 Cape St. Claire Road in Annapolis will hold a fund raiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday, September 24th. A percentage of... more (9/21/2005)

RITA’S IN FREDERICK AND CHAMBERSBURG RAISE CLOSE TO $5000 FOR FIGHT AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCER
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff in Fredrick, Maryland, and Chambersburg, Pa. were doing more than just scooping out the legendary Italian ice and other dessert treats in August. T... more (9/15/2005)

Rita's Water Ice Cool for Owners
The Rita's Italian ice stores, where customers dance across hot pavement for a cool summer treat, were started by two brothers who naturally appreciated a product made to beat the heat. Robert ... more (3/17/2004)