Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

$RSIIF500 #198
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ices
Locations578
Franchisee Count697
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$315,233
Item 7 Midpoint$513,888
Item 7 High$712,542
Royalty Fees6.5% of estimated sales on Rita’s-Mix Items and/or 6.5% of Gross Sales on Menu Items that are Non-Mix Items or Non-Mix Items charged as an additional fee
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open70
ParentRita’s TopCo LLC
PE / InvestorMaple Park Capital
Founded1984
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising1989
HQTrevose, PA
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone1-800-677-7482
FDD IssuedJanuary 30, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Rita's Franchise Company, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Rita's shops that sell Italian ice, frozen custard, frozen desserts, drinks, and other food and beverage items under the Rita's system.

Franchisees must purchase a Computer System costing approximately $4,000 to $7,000, which includes functionalities for sales transactions, loyalty programs, and online ordering, and must comply with System Operating Standards and Manuals.

Rita's Franchise Company, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Rita's shops that sell Italian ice, frozen custard, frozen desserts, drinks, and other food and beverage items under the Rita's system.

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