Rita’s Italian Ice will celebrate its 22nd Annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway and debut their newest flavor Starburst Cherry Italian Ice, at all locations beginning at noon on Thursday, March 20. In celebration of this 22nd annual milestone, all guests who visit any Rita’s Italian Ice on March 20 will receive […]

Rita’s Italian Ice announced all 600 stores will open for the season across the country by Thursday, March 13. Rita’s stores are gearing up for their annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice giveaway, which takes place Thursday, March 20 at all Rita’s locations. Since 1992, Rita’s has celebrated the First Day of Spring […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice concept with over 600 stores, awarded its largest area franchise development agreement ever to Rita’s GP LLC, a business unit of a diverse business development group based in Old Town San Diego. Like so many others in San Diego, one of the partners is a transplant from the Philadelphia […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, one of the world’s largest Italian Ice concepts with over 600 outlets, announced the debut of its newest Italian Ice flavor, Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice, which is now available for a limited time at all participating Rita’s outlets. Rita’s new Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice is mildly sweet and low in calories like the exotic […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, an Italian ice concept with over 600 outlets in 21 states, announced the opening of its first international outlet at Unit 202A, Ocean Seaview Hotel, Hua Qiao Cheng, No. 3 Guang Qiao Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Since 1984, “Ice, Custard, Happiness,” has been the East Coast brand’s motto, and almost 30 […]

Most franchisees would jump at the opportunity to boost their revenue with limited additional costs. Jeff Moody and Marty Ferrill are trying to give their franchisees the ability to do just that. Moody, CEO of Rita’s Italian Ice, and Ferrill, president of Philly Pretzel Factory, announced a new cobranding operation between their brands. “It gives […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 outlets in 21 states, has introduced its newest flavor, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cream Ice, to its Cool Treat menu for a limited time through September 24, 2013.  Rita’s newest Cream Ice flavor combines two Rita’s flavors, Cheesecake and Pumpkin Pie. “Our new Pumpkin […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, a large Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states, continues its Summer of Fun with the introduction of their CANDY LAND collect and win game. Guests can play at all Rita’s locations through August 18, 2013 while supplies last. Rita’s fans are encouraged to collect CANDY LAND and Rita’s […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, one of the nation’s largest Italian Ice concepts with over 625 outlets in 20 states, announced they will kick off summer for the second year in a row with cool prices on two of their most popular treats! On Friday, June 21, 2013, the First Day of Summer, Rita’s will be scooping […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states, announced its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and eighth annual partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for all kids with cancer. Beginning June 5 and continuing through June 18, all […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 625 outlets in 20 states, announced tit has partnered with STARBURST on Rita’s newest Ice flavor.  STARBURST Strawberry Ice will be available for a limited time at all open Rita’s Ice outlets through Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  Strawberryis one of the original STARBURST […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states, announces their newest Cool Treat, Sundaes with Unlimited Toppings. Also making its debut is the Cookie Dough Cream Ice, a flavor with chocolate chips and cookie dough pieces. Cookie Dough Cream Ice is available for a limited time only. […]

Rita's Italian Ice will celebrate its 21st Annual "First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway," as well as its "First Taste of Spring" Instagram and Twitter photo contest on March 20, 2013. All guests will receive a complimentary ice in a limited-edition First Day of Spring cup to celebrate the annual milestone. Guests can choose […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 625 outlets in 19 states, announced a new Cream Ice flavor, Marshmallow Peanut Butter Cream Ice. The new Marshmallow Peanut Butter Cream Ice has the flavor of a rich marshmallow swirled with creamy peanut butter, and is a limited-time offering. Rita’s new Marshmallow […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the United States’ largest Italian Ice concept with more than 625 outlets, has awarded a master franchise agreement for all of Canada to Canada Water Ice Company Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.   Steve McDonough, president of Canada Water Ice Company and a franchise veteran, will serve as the master franchisee overseeing growth […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 19 states, has awarded an area franchise development agreement for Orange County, California to Reggie Scales who plans to develop 40 outlets for the brand over six years.  “Rita’s brand is perfect for Orange County and we are proud to welcome […]

Rita’s Italian Ice,the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 625 outlets in 19 states, announced today it has introduced Secret Flavor Ice and a Secret Flavor Facebook Sweepstakes in outlets across the U.S.  Beginning today, Friday, August 3, guests can sample the new Secret Flavor Ice and enter their guess on Rita's Facebook […]

Rita's Italian Ice announced today its newest flavor, Sour Patch Kids Red Italian Ice, will debut in stores June 29, 2012. Guests are encouraged to ask for a free sample! This new, yummy, sour then sweet Sour Patch Kids Red flavor packs a powerful punch in Rita's new Ice and is a limited time offering. Visit […]

Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian ice concept with more than 625 stores in 19 states, will offer regular Italian ices for just $2 to celebrate the first day of summer on June 20, 2012. "Is there a better way to kick off summer than by treating yourself to an amazing Rita's Italian Ice […]

Rita’s Italian Ice announced its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and seventh annual partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for all kids with cancer.  Beginning June 1 and continuing through June 30, all Rita’s Ice locations will encourage guests to donate $1 for a paper lemon […]

Rita's Italian Ice has signed a new area franchise development agreement for part of Los Angeles County, California, and an area franchisee development agreement for Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, also known as the ABC Islands.  The company also announced Scott Schubiger has joined the company as senior vice president of franchise sales. Schubiger, a sales […]

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 550 stores in 18 states, will celebrate its 20th annual first day of spring and Free Ice Giveaway on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Additionally, Rita’s Ice will debut its first-ever national television commercial for the brand on March 20. In celebration of this […]