Rita’s Italian announced the release of its new signature line of “Mocktails” flavored Italian Ice, beginning on Saturday, May 5. At Rita’s stores each week of May, you can expect to find a new Mocktail flavor of Rita’s classic Italian ice, inspired by popular cocktails. The flavors will include: Margarita, Mojito, Piña Colada and Tropical […]

Rita’s Franchise Company, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, announced the appointment of Phyllis Savar Levy as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. As part of the executive leadership team at Rita’s, Levy will oversee integrated marketing and communication strategy and execution, as well as product development and innovation across the more than 600-unit […]

Rita’s Franchise Company, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores across the country, announced that Jeff Moody will step down as president and CEO to “semi-retire” and dedicate more time to family and not-for-profit work, effective February 10. Moody will assist in the transition of management until that time and continue […]

Rita’s Franchise Company, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores across the country, announced that Jeff Moody will step down as president and CEO to “semi-retire” and dedicate more time to family and not-for-profit work, effective February 10. Moody will assist in the transition of management until that time and continue […]

After a successful career in the National Football League, Donald Thomas has taken on a new adventure as a Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee in Fishers, Indiana. Thomas has been a long-time fan of the Rita’s brand, so it was an easy choice to make a sweet career move and invest in a Rita’s franchise location. […]

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 Ice concept from Falconhead Capital. As part of the agreement, Kirk Griswold, founding partner at Argosy Private Equity, will join Rita’s board as chairman and Jeff Moody […]

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 enabling them to more easily earn rewards customized to their personal preferences, while interacting with the brand socially. Designed and built by Relevant Mobile, a […]

Rita's Italian Ice, the world's largest Italian Ice brand with more than 600 stores worldwide, announced the testing of a new cafe concept with the opening of a location in Albuquerque, New Mexico—the first of five Rita's Cafe stores in the U.S. The new concept is an exciting evolution of the brands' beloved frozen treat […]

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. The new Italian Ice line extension is made with simple, natural ingredients and comes in four delicious flavors: Pineapple and Strawberry, which are available immediately in all […]

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 Washington, Idaho, Hawaii, and Ventura County and San Jose, California, respectively. The company opened 2015 with a renewed focus on growth at home and abroad, and […]

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 agreements. The agreements were awarded to M&M ARC Inc. for the development of the West and to Ice & Go LLC for the development of the […]

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 130 locations. The company will formally announce its partnership and the first-ever Rita’s Italian Ice featuring Sandella’s Flatbread Café at its grand opening celebration, bringing […]

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 SunTrust Bank and Spring Capital Partners. The refinancing comes on the heels of the company’s impressive growth plans that call for 100 new locations in 2015. “Securing […]

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 development agreements for California and Nevada.  San Francisco Ice Empire Inc. (SFIE) an investment group headed by Lisa Rasmussen and Misty Young along with Dr. […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 stores, opens 2015 with growth both at home and abroad as it awards its fourth international master franchise agreement and builds upon its stadium presence in the United States. “We were laser-focused on growth in 2014,” says Eric Taylor, chief development officer […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 stores, named Robin Seward as the company’s chief marketing officer. Seward brings nearly 25 years of industry expertise to her new position and will head the development and execution of marketing strategies and research and development at Rita’s Italian Ice. Seward’s impressive […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores in 26 states, announced the opening of its 50th new location of the year, with the first in the state of Iowa. Since 1984, the East Coast brand has been dedicated to serving up a big dose of happiness with its custom treats, […]

Rita’s Italian Ice awarded franchise and area development agreements for New Mexico and three cities in southern Colorado (Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Trinidad) to RNM Management Inc., owned by Dave and Mark Gaulden, Albuquerque residents and long-time entrepreneurs. As Rita’s expands to their 26th state, plans call for 30 stores to be developed over eight […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores in 24 states, announced the appointment of Eric Taylor, a 15-year franchise veteran, to the position of senior vice president and chief development officer to lead the 30-year-old brand’s franchise development and growth. Eric Taylor joined the Rita’s team in April 2014 and […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice concept with more than 600 stores, announced the debut of its newest summer flavor, Mango-Strawberry Italian Ice, available through July 27. Guests can try the new Mango-Strawberry Italian Ice or create a personalized Mango masterpiece by mixing their favorite Italian ice flavor with the mango offering. Rita’s fans can […]

Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating its “Summer of Fun” with a new flavor, Watermelon Chip Cream Ice.  Rita’s announced it will kick off summer with the 3rd Annual First Day of Summer event on Saturday, June 21. Rita’s will be scooping regular sizes of its Italian Ice for $2, or guests can enjoy a regular size […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the Italian ice concept with over 600 stores in 23 states, has awarded franchise and area development agreements for Kansas and the Kansas City area, which extends to the Missouri side of the city, to franchisees and local residents Jay Miller, Jeff Miller, and Pat Reilly. Having had Rita’s while living in […]