There are many ice cream alternatives available on the market. One of those top options would have to be Rita’s Water Ice. Her Italian ice comes with the backing of a very powerful brand name that is easily recognized by many who have tried or know people who have tried the product.
Having started in 1984, Rita’s has grown from one store in a big business category to owning what is the Italian ice industry in many different locations.
Any potential franchisee can see the benefits in owning one of these franchises. Not only packed with a powerful background and popularity in business, they offer other benefits that come with their opportunities:
- They’ll help you secure the real estate location needed to create your shop.
- Assistance will be given to help construct and design the store.
- A complex training system to help teach everything that you will need to know before opening your doors.
- As time goes on they offer ongoing support through own the franchise ownership.
Rita’s has been franchising since 1989. According to the IFA website the start-up cost can be around $50,000 to $75,000 but the total investment can reach closer to the $198,150 to $445,900 price range.

















jaeda on July 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
congratulations!
quite long range.. keep it up..
cassy on July 24th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Definitely their product is delicious. Being in the industry for more than 30 years is already a history.