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Chair Emeritus of Trevose’s Advertising Specialty Institute Dies at 93
Norman Cohn, an innovative leader, Chair Emeritus of the Advertising Specialty Institute in Trevose, and lifelong philanthropist, died on April 24 aged 93, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A natural-born entrepreneur who started Santa Claus Industries in high school, Cohn later owned dozens of companies and, along with his wife Suzanne, emerged as…
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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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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Serves Up New Limited-Time Sweet Treat
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice recently announced the launch of a new dessert that levels up its beloved Gelati: the Gelati Sundae. The Gelati has been the franchise’s most popular menu item, with layers of Italian ice and custard. This new limited-time treat gives customers combinations of Italian ice, custard, and toppings, with three special options to choose from. The Strawberry Shortcake Sundae includes layers of vanilla Italian ice,…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Opening New Location in Nearby Ambler
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice is opening a new location in Ambler at the end of the month, just in time for the start of spring, writes Robby Chakler for WissNow. The new Italian ice spot is taking the place of the former Mr. Wish at Horsham Road Center. Ambler is listed as the address for the new location, but Horsham officials are celebrating it as the…
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Trevose’s Rita’s Italian Ice Kicks Off Spring with Giveaway, Mystery Flavor
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating spring with a special collaboration and their annual free 6-ounce Italian ice giveaway across all its locations on Friday, March 20. Along with its upcoming event, Rita’s has partnered with the iconic marshmallow brand PEEPS for a special mystery Italian ice flavor. The flavor will be available…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Releases New Flavor in Time for Valentine’s Day
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, has introduced its latest Valentine’s Day flavor: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice. The limited-time treat, inspired by the iconic Valentine’s Day dessert, takes the chocolate-and-strawberry pairing that has been long associated with the holiday and turns it into a cooler experience with an…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice to Sponsor NASCAR Driver For Third Year
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice recently announced it would be continuing its partnership with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki, competing with SS Green Light Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this year. Rita’s branding will be featured throughout several races on the No. 07 Chevrolet, with the program beginning in March at Darlington Raceway. The Italian ice…
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Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Massage Recognized in Top 500 Franchises List
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, headquartered in Trevose, was recognized in Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 500 franchises in the country. For almost 50 years, the Franchise 500 has served as a resource for franchisees, with businesses seeking the honor of placement in its ranking. This year, Hand & Stone was ranked No. 1 in the…
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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…
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Trevose’s Rita’s Italian Ice Launches Limited-Edition Halloween Flavor
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating Halloween with a limited-edition flavor, Witches’ Brew-Berry Italian Ice, that will be available until November 2, writes Timothy Alexander for My ChesCo. The Witches’ Brew-Berry comes in two variations. The Witches’ Brew-Berry Gelati layers creamy Vanilla Frozen Custard and the new Italian Ice flavor, all topped…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Teams Up to Launch Flavored Vodka, Plans Major Expansion
The new owner of Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is looking to open 40 shops this year, with additional openings planned for 2026, to have 800 locations nationwide within the next five years, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In an effort to grow the brand’s reach, the dessert maker has…
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Get a Sun-Kissed Look Year-Round with Freckle Tattoos at This Trevose Lounge
Femminition in Trevose is a cosmetic lounge that provides a variety of services to its customers, including tattooing fake freckles, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Getting freckles tattooed is a trend that’s become increasingly popular, allowing clients to maintain a sun-kissed look year-round. The process begins with marking where the tattoos will…
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Enjoy a Taste of Fall with New Treats from Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice, headquartered in Trevose, is celebrating the fall season early with three autumn-themed concretes bursting with apple and pumpkin flavors, writes staff at the Lower Bucks Times. These three treats will only be available for a limited time. Rita’s is debuting its new Apple Butter Concrete. This delicious dessert features vanilla custard…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Reimagines Old Buildings for New Locations
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, founded in Bensalem and headquartered in Trevose, is a beloved dessert spot that’s gotten creative with its real estate, reports Daisha Jones for PHL17. Since its founding in 1984, the franchise has opened more than 500 locations in the country. Rita’s often converts old buildings and reimagines…
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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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Nonprofit to Distribute Free Clothing to Formerly Incarcerated at Event in Trevose
The Wardrobe, a nonprofit with the tagline “everyone – and everything – deserves a second chance,” will distribute free clothing to formerly incarcerated individuals during an Open Wardrobe event in Trevose on June 26, writes Molly McVety for the Philly Voice. The monthly event will be held in conjunction with the store’s Returning Wardrobe program.…
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Skittles Flavor and Topping Arrive at Rita’s Italian Ice Just in Time for Summer
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has introduced a new Skittles flavor and topping just in time for the 2025 summer season, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Skittles Italian ice, made in partnership with the candy’s owner Mars, will be available for a limited time, starting on March 17. Rita’s described…
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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…
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