• Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion

    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…

  • Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Reports Major Growth with New Locations in Q4

    Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Reports Major Growth with New Locations in Q4

    Trevose-based Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced strong fourth-quarter development results, further reinforcing its ongoing growth momentum as it moves into 2026. The fastest-growing spa franchise in North America opened 13 spas as well as 12 signed franchise agreements in the last quarter, including commitments to develop spas in new markets like…

  • Gummy Bear Flavor Returns to Rita’s Water Ice With a Sweet Surprise

    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…

  • Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…

  • CEO of Local Rita’s Italian Ice Gets the Scoop on Employees’ Perspectives as an ‘Undercover Boss’

    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…