For 40 years, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has served up its iconic silky-smooth Italian ice and frozen custard with a smile. While other companies sell frozen desserts, none have been able to capture the heart of America the way Rita’s has. By Brianna Bohn
Since the first Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened in 1984, the brand has been helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of owning their own businesses. But, for many of its franchisees, Rita’s is more than just a business; it’s a life-changing opportunity. By Shelby Green
Since its beginning on a front porch outside of Philadelphia in 1984, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has grown into the largest Italian ice chain in the world and has put smiles on the faces of customers and franchisees at more than 550 locations in 31 states. By Patty Horansky