Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Ranked in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
</span></span></span>PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (February 1, 2023) </strong>– Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard</a>, was recognized on Entrepreneur’s </em>Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur </em>Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard solidifies its premier standing for its tremendous performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. </span></span></p>
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“It is an honor to be included on Entrepreneur’s </em>Franchise 500® list this year, as it’s a testament to the hard work our franchisees, treat teams, and headquarters team commits to every day that drives our success,” said Linda Chadwick, CEO of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. “We are building off the momentum from 2022 in the coming year ahead as we continue to grow with new and existing franchisees and connect with many more communities.”</span></span></p>
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In Entrepreneur</em>’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order. </span></span></p>
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“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur</em> Editor in Chief, Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”</span></span></p>
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Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity. </span></span></p>
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To view Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard </strong>in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500</a>. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur, </em>available on newsstands as of January 17, 2023. </span></span></p>
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About Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard:</strong></span></span></p>
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened its doors in Bensalem, Pa. in 1984, and has been dedicated to spreading “Ice, Custard, Happiness!” ever since. Now, Rita’s is the largest Italian Ice concept in the world with approximately 600 shops. Guests around the world visit Rita’s to celebrate their everyday moments with freshly made cool treats in a fun-filled atmosphere. Known for its famous Italian Ice, made daily featuring real fruit, and award-winning Frozen Custard, Rita’s serves a taste of happiness with each delicious treat. For more information about Rita’s Italian Ice, please call 1-800-677-7482 or visit www.ownaritas.com</a>.</span></span></p>
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