Not one to rest on its laurels, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard took its 35-year iconic brand to the next level—with innovative moves that gave Rita’s Franchise Owners even more to bank on, and so much more for customers to love. In addition to adding more drive-thru options to walk-up locations, Rita’s CEO, Linda … Read more
Drive-thrus turn winter months into additional revenue opportunities. A Rita’s Italian Ice franchise has always been a top QSR franchise to own, but now it’s an even smarter business opportunity—with drive-thrus that can help turn winter months into cold hard cash. Working with Franchise Owners with endcap infrastructure, Rita’s explored adding a drive-thru space—an ideal … Read more
From mobile units to catering, Rita’s offers alternate revenue streams that help boost customer traffic and make the most of your franchise investment Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the ideal franchise for people who want to operate seasonally, because in most colder climates we shut down for the winter. Franchisees can build up … Read more
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
Rita’s could be what you’re looking for: a happy, seasonal franchise opportunity that gives you a second chance One of the most important aspects of any career is understanding your why: Are you just trying to keep a roof over your head? Do you want to be the next big thing in your field? Are … Read more
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
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
Don’t let fear hold you back. Rita’s personal business coaches will guide you every step of the way For a lot of people, starting your own business is a dream that never comes to fruition. Why? Mostly fear, says Jamie Snyder, a franchise consultant who has been with Rita’s for 26 years. Fear that they … Read more
When you introduce Rita’s frozen dessert franchise in a new territory, our unique products and business model create big advantages. Here’s how to claim your market. You’re not just opening any old ice cream franchise. You’re opening a Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a concept so unique that it clearly stands out from other … Read more
Rita’s multi-unit owners share what they’ve learned about successfully juggling different locations Keeping up with more than one franchise can seem, at times, like that old plate-spinning act: You spin one plate atop a pole, move on to the next and the next, and by the time you get your last plate spinning, the first … Read more