The Tennessean:
Question: I know the weather is turning cold, but the other night I wanted to treat the kids to ice cream and was disappointed to find Ritter’s Frozen Custard on Old Fort Parkway closed. What happened?
Answer: The business closed several months ago for a number of reasons, according to Gary Occhiogrosso, chief development officer for Tru Foods LLC, which purchased Ritter’s last year.
He explained that the former franchisee moved to Knoxville and the space was leased to another tenant. Additionally, when Ritter’s opened in Murfreesboro about five years ago, it was the only business of its kind. However, as more ice cream shops opened, the competition greatly impacted Ritter’s.