Jim Hagan, owner of Rita's, confirmed that the store's closing would not be seasonal, as it has been in the past, but permanent. “We're just going out of business,” Hagan said.
What is Rita's most popular flavor?
Mango
How many Ritas Italian Ice locations are there?
540
How many Ritas are in the US?
With approximately 600 locations in the United States and worldwide, Rita's is already a big name, and our potential is even bigger.16 Apr 2021
Today, there are over 600 locations in 30 states and the District of Columbia that serve 45000 people daily.
What states have water ice?
Founded by a retired Philadelphia firefighter named Bob Tumolo, Rita's began as a small store in Bensalem, Pa., in 1984. It now has more than 600 stores selling the dessert from California to Georgia and Minnesota to Texas. The original Rita's Water Ice in Bensalem, Pa.10 Aug 2016
Do they have Rita's in Florida?
Trevose, PA (RestaurantNews.com) Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has announced a new 50 store development agreement to expand the fast growing frozen treat brand into North and South Florida.18 Jul 2016
Is Rita's Water Ice nationwide?
We have nationwide availability, flexible footprints and a scalable opportunity to help you grow. With approximately 600 locations in the United States and worldwide, Rita's is already a big name, and our potential is even bigger.16 Apr 2021
Is Rita's a Philly thing?
Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter, opened a small Italian Ice business on his front porch in a suburb of Philly. That first shop, named after his wife, Rita, was created to offer the best-tasting, highest-quality Italian Ice. It's a Rita's Tradition.
Are Italian ices from Italy?
Italian Ice, interestingly, isn't Italian. It's an American invention that came out of New Jersey about 100 years ago. However, Italian Ice is based on an Italian creation called granita, which is a semi-frozen dessert, originally created in Sicily, that's made from sugar, water, and various flavorings.