The Rita's Italian ice stores, where customers dance across hot pavement for a cool summer treat, were started by two brothers who naturally appreciated a product made to beat the heat.
Robert Tumolo was facing smoke and flames as a Philadelphia firefighter when he looked for " a little s
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff in Fredrick, Maryland, and Chambersburg, Pa. were doing more than just scooping out the legendary Italian ice and other dessert treats in August. The two stores conducted a month-long fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The funds were
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 1394 Cape St. Claire Road in Annapolis will hold a fund raiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday, September 24th. A percentage of the store’s sales that day will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Sister Rita Marian, principal of the St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem will find herself in a new role on Monday, September 26. She will be scooping Italian ice at the local Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 1227 Bristol Pike in Bensalem from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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The Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff locations at 4151 A Linglestown Road in Linglestown and at the Swatara Square Shopping Plaza at Route 322 and Mushroom Hill Road in Harrisburg will donate a percentage of their sales beginning Sunday, September 25 and running through Friday, S
Rita’s, the nation’s largest franchise specializing in Italian Ice treats, announced today it will introduce its first product specifically designed for consumers to take home and keep in their freezers. Beginning in March of 2006, more than 340 Rita’s locations nationwide will offer
When Rita's announced new ownership and plans to expand aggressively last Spring, it meant business. In December 2005 alone, the 340-unit Italian Ice chain signed a record 22 franchise agreements, for a total of 108 new deals for the entire year creating a buzz and turning heads in the $20 bil
A newly released report from StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's guide for entrepreneurs, has named Rita's among 25 high-performing franchise brands that conduct business in the United States . The 2006 listing of 25 Franchise High Performers was cultivated from a group of 1,458 es
On Saturday, July 8th at 3 p.m. glacial gladiators will face off to see who can eat the most Italian ice in 10 minutes as part of the 10th Anniversary Family Fun Day celebration of the Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 2116 West Henderson Road in Columbus. Competitors will vie f
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, will hold a nationwide campaign to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has been named the official corporate chari
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, is proud to announce that for the first time it will begin awarding franchise agreements in the Atlanta area.
Based in Philadelphia, Rita's serves unique frozen treats that are made daily at each
An estimated 12,500 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually. Many must undergo chemotherapy and endure the resulting loss of their hair.
On Sunday, July 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 309 East Philadelphia Avenue in
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently opened its second store in Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach.
The store is owned and operated by William and Karyn Munz, who also own the Rita's at the Galleria Shopping Center on Nor
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently opened a store in New Holland, Lancaster County.
The new store, at 870 West Main St., is owned and operated by the Hollinger family, local entrepreneurs who also own a couple of car washes an
On Wednesday, August 2 it will seem like the Aloha spirit of Hawaii has come to Western Pennsylvania. To celebrate its grand opening, Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff in Sewickley will hold a Hawaiian festival from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The store will be decorated in a Hawaiian the
On Wednesday, August 16, the Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff located at 225 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock will hold a fundraiser for Steven Domalewski, the Wayne 13 year-old who's heart stopped briefly when he was hit in the chest by a line drive during a recent baseb
On Saturday, August 26 Rita's Cool Wheels will make a special appearance at a Beef & Beer to be held at the United German Hungarian Club at 4666 Bristol Road in Oakford to provide guests with Italian Ice. The event, which is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. is sponsored by the non-profit Arnold Matiko Care
On Wednesday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m., Sidney Bresler, CEO of Rockville, Maryland based developer Bresler & Reiner, Inc. will present Jay Scott, father of the late Alexandra Scott and executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation with a check for $17,500 at Valley Square Office Complex,
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, recently opened its newest store at 3329 Superior Lane.
Rita's in Bowie is owned by Jerry Orr, who also owns the Rita's store in Crofton, Maryland
"Rita's offers great products and
On Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 220 Monticello Avenue will celebrate the store's grand opening with a special celebration featuring music for the adults and a variety of fun activities. On Saturday the festivities are from 5
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, recently signed an agreement for its first stores in Georgia. The deal is the first of a possible twelve for Rita's in Atlanta since it began holding franchising seminars in July. Seminar attendance in Atlanta has been tremendous, especiall
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store in Manayunk at 4409 Main Street. The newest Rita's offers walk-in service and seating. It was designed to fit the unique character of the eclectic neighborhood. Manayu
On Saturday, September 16th Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at the Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road in Royersford will hold a daylong 10th anniversary celebration highlighted by a series of Italian Ice Eating competitions and a frozen t-shirt contest. The festivities will run
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain has announced the awarding of franchise agreements that will result in the company expanding its number of locations by one-third (33%). In 2006 Rita's has already signed 126 franchise agreements, the most the company has entered into in a s
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store at 5256-B Providence Road in Virginia Beach. The store is located in front of T.J. Max and Food Lion. Rita's in Virginia Beach is open daily from noon to 9 p.m.
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Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain recently opened its newest store at the Dominion Valley Market Square in Haymarket. The newest Rita's is open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rita's in Haymarket is owned and operated by Josep
Today, top 50 interactive agency NetPlus Marketing and Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company LLC, the nation's largest and fastest-growing Italian ice chain, announced the success of a unique product naming promotion for a new series of Italian Ice treats. The creative campaign, "Rita's
Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, has announced plans to test a new re-loadable gift card that also incorporates a loyalty program into one convenient, customer friendly piece. Rita's new "Cool Card" offers its user the ability to load/re-load the card with stored v