Question 1

How many Rita's Italian Ice franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Rita's Italian Ice currently has 578 total units, including 569 franchised locations and 9 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Rita's Italian Ice franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Rita's Italian Ice has experienced positive net growth of +1.6% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +1.9%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Rita's Italian Ice?

Accepted Answer

Rita's Italian Ice has a franchise ratio of 98%, meaning 98% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Rita's Italian Ice franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2025), Rita's Italian Ice had 22 units opened and 12 units closed.