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Rita's Italian Ice
1525 Ford Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020-4505
800#: (800) 677-7482
Tel: (215) 633-9899
Fax: (215) 633-9922
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ritasice.com
Contact: Mr. Steve Miele, Franchise Licensing Manager
Retail outlets selling Italian ices, old-fashioned frozen custard, misto shakes and layered gelati, as well as other cool treats.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 341
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 342
Distribution:
U.S. -- 342;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 12 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: PA, NJ, MD
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 2, 3, 5, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: RI,MD,NY,VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 9 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 600-1,500 SF; FS, SC, KI, RM, Univ.
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $164.4-340K
Average Total Investment: $250.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $34K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 6.5%
-Average Royalty: 6.5%
-Advertising: 2.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 60
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Days Corporate Office; 2-4 Days On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: East of Mississippi
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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