The yr 2024 marked a powerful interval of development and business recognition for Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a well-liked franchise recognized for its Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats. The corporate celebrated opening 39 new shops, together with 10 worldwide places, bringing the full variety of working places to 575. The model expanded its footprint in current markets and additional penetrated the Midwest, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas, amongst different states.
CEO Linda Chadwick expressed the corporate’s dedication to driving development and enlargement throughout key markets, enhancing product choices by means of modern design and growth, and leveraging superior expertise to boost the client expertise. These initiatives will place the corporate for extended success and continued market management.
In recognition of its dedication to excellence and innovation within the dessert area, Rita’s Italian Ice obtained two nationwide awards and rankings. The model secured the #273 place within the 2025 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, climbing 187 spots from the earlier yr, and ranked #260 total within the 2024 Franchise Occasions Prime 400, transferring up 17 spots from final yr.
In 2025, the corporate welcomed two new key hires. With a wealth of expertise within the restaurant franchise sector, Lawrence Brown was appointed Chief Growth Officer. With over 25 years of management expertise in retail, operations, and shopper model development, Carmela Hughley was named SVP of Advertising and marketing Insights and Innovation.
Rita’s Italian Ice is made contemporary on-site and obtainable in a rotating every day choice from over 80 flavors. The model additionally provides Frozen Custard, signature Gelati, Concretes, Frozen Espresso, Rita’s Blenders™, Milkshakes, and extra.
Rita’s Italian Ice continues to hunt passionate entrepreneurs to broaden its presence throughout the US.
