Re-energizing an iconic brand
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...
A Top Frozen Dessert Franchise Inside and Out
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...
How we help you broaden your customer base
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,...
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...
What’s your why?
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...
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...
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...
A better chance for success
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...
How to gain brand fans in a new market
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...
Multi-unit owners offer secrets to success with Rita’s
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...
Rita’s vs. Häagen-Dazs: Which frozen dessert franchise should you buy?
As the larger of the two franchises, we offer the resources and support of a more established market presence, and we still have plenty of prime territory available Rita’s Italian Ice holds a unique position in the $28 billion frozen...
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...