Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty: 6.5%
Total Investment: $278,194 - $502,040
Can Be Home Based: No

Founded: 1984
Franchised: 1989
VetFran Member: Yes

When guests walk into a Rita�s Italian Ice, they know they are in for a treat. Bright smiles and bright colors greet them, along with a cornucopia of icy goodness. Guests have been loving our product since the first Rita�s opened in Philadelphia in 1984. Since then, Rita�s franchisees have opened close to 600 units that dish out happiness alongside silky Italian ice flavors and creamy frozen custard. Rita�s has thrived because we provide unique frozen desserts that combine the best of American and Italian dessert traditions. The result is an experience unlike any other that has earned Rita�s a cult-like following. Rita�s has also thrived thanks to a business model that helps entrepreneurs start and grow a business that they love. Our walk-up and drive-thru options help make it a simple-to-run, simple-to-grow business model, while our walk-in and mobile options make it a great fit for entrepreneurs who are looking for a fun, community-oriented business. Behind the happiness is a carefully calibrated business model that�s designed to help you reach new guests, win them over, and turn them into longtime fans and brand champions. Rita�s has a cult-like fanbase in the markets where we operate, and that�s no accident. Between our marketing game plans for franchisees, social media activity, and �gotta try� limited-time-only menu items, we keep guests talking about the brand.