Rita's

It all started in the summer of 1984. For months, Bob Tumolo and his mother Betty had been experimenting and developing the best-tasting Italian Ice. When they found just the right recipe, Rita's was born. News of Rita's tasty treats quickly spread throughout Philadelphia and by 1989 Rita's began franchising. In May 2005, Rita's was purchased by McKnight Capital Partners, which served as a launching point for the company. Currently there are over 500 Rita's stores in 15 States and growing. It's our goal at Rita's to produce the highest quality products at reasonable prices, while providing exceptional family-friendly service. To ensure that our products are consistently great tasting, we freshly prepare our products at each store location every morning. Freshness is something we will never sacrifice. This we promise you. We are extremely dedicated to providing every guest with a memorable store experience. Each Rita's location is independently owned and operated and our Franchise partners aim to "wow" you with every visit. We hope this visit is special and we look forward to seeing your smile again soon. Jim Rudolph Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer.