35 years to iconic status – Tennessee Titans player Logan Ryan helps scoop Rita’s ice

How Rita’s invented a new category in the ice cream franchise segment and built a cult following that’s stronger than ever over three decades later There’s nothing like a frozen treat in the summertime. And when Rita’s Italian Ice is around, people who know us will skip over the usual ice cream franchise faster than … Read more

If you start today, your Rita’s franchise could be open by spring

From your first phone call to cutting the ribbon at your Grand Opening, here’s your journey to becoming a Rita’s franchise owner In the age of Google, shopping for a franchise is nothing like it was 20 or even 10 years ago. By the time the next Rita’s franchise owner contacts someone on our Franchise … Read more

Why Rita’s is a great family franchise

Our happy atmosphere and simplicity of operations make it the perfect place for your family to work together on your future Sometimes, running a business is a family affair, and that’s true even in franchising. Among our owners, we have many husband-and-wife teams, parents who work their locations with their kids and other family groupings. … Read more

What you get for your startup costs

Rita’s initial investment is more affordable than most restaurant franchises, and the value is excellent when you consider what you’re really getting Food franchises are sometimes seen as an expensive proposition, but it depends entirely on the scope of the operation and the brand itself. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a stable brand … Read more