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Updated RecentlyRita's Franchise
Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels
Rita's franchisees come from all walks of life with one thing in common - the desire to choose their own destiny with a proven system providing on-going support; not to mention all having a passion for Rita's cool treats and foregoing happiness.
There's no better time than today to begin evaluating the Rita's business model. Why not get a taste of success and view our fresh and desirable products!
Rita’s shop is between $175,500 and $435,000. These figures include
between $50,000 to $55,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its
affiliate.
express Rita’s shop is between $121,100 and $309,900. These figures
include between $33,000 to $33,500 that must be paid to the franchisor
or its affiliate.
shop or express Rita’s shop, we may offer you the opportunity to enter
into an addendum to operate a Rita’s satellite shop and/or a Rita’s
mobile unit.
Rita’s satellite shop is between $131,550 and $296,400. These figures
include between $19,200 to $25,500 that must be paid to the franchisor
or its affiliate.
Rita’s mobile unit is between $15,100 and $144,600. These figures
include between $10,000 to $13,000 that must be paid to the franchisor
or its affiliate.
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How much does it cost to open a Rita's Franchise?
The investment required to open a Rita's Franchise is between $15,100-$435,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $10,000-$30,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Rita's name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$15,100-$435,000 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$10,000-$30,000 - Royalty Fee:
6.5% - Advertising Fee:
3% - Term of Agreement:
10 years - Renewal Fee:
50% of current franchise fee
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Rita's News & Press Releases
When did Rita's start Franchising? 1989
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
United States: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA
Training
5 days at Cool University and 4 days on site
Support
Cool Support Center, newsletter, meetings, toll-free phone line, grand opening, security/safety procedures, field operations/evaluations
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: average 2 full-time, 15 part-time
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Rita's Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Rita's
Rita's
1210 Northbrook Drive Ste 310
Trevose,
PA
19053
