How Beating Cancer Inspired this Franchisee
Disillusioned with a corporate management career, Debbie Pierce sought something different.
Rita's Italian Ice
The Joys of Calling a Travel Destination Home
Against the backdrop of gently lapping Atlantic Ocean waves, groups of vacationers—friends, couples, grandparents, toddlers, and teenagers—approach the white clapboard cottage that houses Rita’s It
Firms Purchase Rita's Franchise Company
Argosy Private Equity and MTN Capital announced Tuesday the acquisition of a controlling stake in Rita's Franchise Company, LLC based in Trevose, Pennsylvania ("Rita's") the world's largest Italian
Rita's Releases Updated App with Enhanced Rewards
Rita’s Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, today unveiled its updated mobile loyalty app, which improves the guest experience for Rita’s fans while enabl
Rita's Italian Ice Debuts Four All-Natural Italian Ices
Rita's Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores across the country, officially announced the debut of a new product, All-Natural Italian Ice.
Rita's Expands with Four New Area Development Deals
Rita's Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, continues its impressive expansion into the fourth quarter, awarding four new area development deals for Washi
Rita's Italian Ice Enters C-Store Channel
Today, Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, officially announced it will enter the convenience and gas channel nationwide with two area development
Rita's Italian Ice Partners With Sandella's Flatbread Café
Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, announces its partnership with Sandella’s Flatbread Café, a leader in the fast-casual market with more than 13
Rita's Completes Refinancing of Debt amid Growth
Rita’s Franchise Company, the franchise company of the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, Rita’s Italian Ice, announced it completed a refinancing of the company’s debt with leading lenders SunTr
Rita's to Develop 60-Plus Stores in California
Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice and frozen custard concept with more than 600 stores in two countries and 27 states, continues its westward expansion with additional area develo