Rita’s Franchisee Review: Mike Sodi of Doylestown, PA

Former dry cleaner figured out quickly the one thing he should never do in order to stay popular with Rita’s customers Rule No. 1 in Fight Club is “Don’t talk about Fight Club.” Rule No. 1 at Rita’s? It’s a little different. “You don’t run out of mango ice,” says Mike Sodi, a multi-unit owner … Read more

Rita’s ranks among best franchises for veterans by Entrepreneur, Military Times

Get a discount on our fees while using your leadership and teamwork skills to become a successful business owner Our franchise was recently ranked No. 46 among Entrepreneur magazine’s best franchises for veterans. Based on a survey of the top 150 franchise companies for veterans, the rankings took into account discounts for vets and other … Read more

Higher margins and simple operations help Rita’s owners expand with mobile units, venues

With simple operations and high margins, mobile business and special venues offer Rita’s owners a big Italian ice business opportunity in a small package Rita’s franchisees can expand their business in a number of ways, like food trucks, Express Units and mobile carts. And the carts offer plenty of room for further growth. “We’re in … Read more

Rita’s: A business for all seasons

Whether their Rita’s operates on a seasonal basis or is open year-round, our franchisees are finding ways to meet — and sometimes exceed — their business goals For customers and franchisees, we believe in choosing what’s right for you. That’s why Rita’s franchises can be open seasonally or year-round, and our franchisees love having options … Read more

Rita’s Franchisee Review: Albert Holley of Maryland

Former high school coach returns to his entrepreneurial dreams with Rita’s Italian Ice franchises Long before he became a multi-unit franchisee for Rita’s, and before he was an algebra teacher and high school basketball coach, Albert Holley was a business owner. He happened to run liquor stores while he worked his way through college, and … Read more

3 reasons to own a Rita’s Italian Ice franchise

Our growing brand in a stable industry offers advantages you might not have thought of If you live in the Mid-Atlantic region, you may already be familiar with Rita’s and our “Ice. Custard. Happiness.” slogan. But have you heard what a great business opportunity it is to become a Rita’s franchise owner? With decades of … Read more