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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales and drive-through service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 80 flavors available, Rita’s is introducing a Peeps-marshmallow variety on March 20, coinciding with free water ice giveaways…
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Gummy Bear Flavor Returns to Rita’s Water Ice With a Sweet Surprise
To combat the summer heat, Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is bringing back the beloved Gummy Bear flavor. From now until August 24, customers can check out participating locations to purchase the sweet frozen treat. The company originally introduced the flavor in 2023, and it quickly became a fan favorite. Rita’s is excited…
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CEO of Local Rita’s Italian Ice Gets the Scoop on Employees’ Perspectives as an ‘Undercover Boss’
Season 11 of CBS’ Undercover Boss will put Rita’s Italian Ice CEO Linda Chadwick behind the chilly tubs of one of her Bensalem-headquartered frozen treat kiosks. Ryan Mulligan reported the sticky role-swap for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chadwick’s stint scooping lemon, cherry, and watermelon ices airs on the Jan. 28 edition of the role-swap reality…

























