
Rita's Ice
Rita's Ice is a Restaurant - Bakery/Desserts concept with 581 stores in 580 shopping centers across 30 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 29 and closed 14 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +15. Typical site: 800–1,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 46,766 with a median household income of $95,394 and a median age of 40, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: Tous Les Jours, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Tartine.
Stores
In 580 properties
Site Submittals
Coming soon
Competitive Intelligence
New in the last 3 months
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Ready to connect
Recent activity
Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.
Quakertown, PA · Coming soon ~Aug 2026 · Detected Sep 1
Smyrna, GA · Coming soon ~Aug 2026 · Detected Sep 1
Carrollton, TX · Opened ~Aug 2026 · Detected Sep 1
About Rita's Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard: The Leader in Frozen Treats Seeking High-Visibility Sites Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, operating over 600 locations globally. As a high-volume Anchor Tenant with a loyal, family-oriented following, Rita’s is aggressively pursuing National Expansion with a focus on second-generation drive-thru conversions and end-cap opportunities. The brand’s flexible footprint—ranging from standard walk-up windows to drive-thru prototypes—allows landlords to maximize value in diverse asset classes, including strip centers, lifestyle hubs, and non-traditional venues. With a proven franchise model and a new "Drive-Thru Incentive Program" fueling growth, Rita’s represents a stable, traffic-driving partnership for developers seeking to energize their retail mix.
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