Linda Chadwick, president and CEO of Rita’s Italian Ice, has been in the franchise industry for over 30 years. What started as a team member position years ago, working on a sandwich board for Burger King, resulted in a love of the industry and so much more. By Cindy Charette
Imagine starting a new career where the toughest decision you make is just how much happiness can you handle? Rita Veras, Franchise Sales Manager at Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC, can vouch for that. “Our mission, as we call it, is that we want to be the happiest frozen treat experience in the world for you,” said Veras. By Heidi Lubrani
When fans see the iconic red and white stripes behind the Rita’s name, whether they’re at a baseball stadium, boardwalk or friendly neighborhood corner, they know they’ll see long lines of eager customers, too. These happy guests (more like cult followers) can’t wait to get some of this delectable frozen heaven. By Lizzy Yeserski
It all started on Bob Tumolo’s front porch in a Philly suburb back in 1984. That’s when the former Philadelphia firefighter, looking for a side hustle, used his mother’s famous recipe to open a small Italian ice business. Tumolo decided to name the shop after his wife, and just like that, Rita’s Ice was born. By Lizzy Yeserski