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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

  • Rita's custard on a cone and a cup of water ice.
    Food and Drink

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

    April 12, 2026

    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…

  • New Gelati Sundae flavors with rainbow background.
    Food and Drink

    Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Serves Up New Limited-Time Sweet Treat 

    April 8, 2026

    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…

  • Gelatis from Rita's Italian Ice.
    Food and Drink

    Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Opening New Location in Nearby Ambler 

    March 27, 2026

    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…

  • Rita's new Gummy Bear Italian Ice flavor and the Glittery Gummy Bear Gelati.
    Food and Drink

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

    July 30, 2025

    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,…

  • A previous year's Northampton Day Festival
    Community

    ‘Northampton Day Festival’ to be Held in Holland This Weekend. Read for All the Details

    September 27, 2023

    The Northampton Day Festival is set to be held this weekend, offering a wide variety of fun activities for community members. The festival will be…

  • Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Bucks County Brewery Unveils Third Release in Rita’s Italian Ice-Inspired Beer Line

    July 14, 2023

    Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company has announced the launch of the next flavor in its Rita’s Fruit Brews series, Peach Ring Tart Peach Ale, on July 21. The third release…

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    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Bucks County Brewery Unveils Second Release in Rita’s Italian Ice-Inspired Beer Line

    June 23, 2023

    Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company has announced the launch of the next flavor in its Rita’s Fruit Brews series, Lemon Ale, on June 30. At 5% ABV,…

  • water ice
    Food and Drink

    Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice Continues Expansion Out West, Opens New Location in Arizona

    May 24, 2023

    A popular water ice chain in Bucks County is continuing to move out West as they open another location in warmer climates. Rita’s Italian Ice…

  • history
    Bensalem

    Bucks County History: The Original Rita’s Italian Ice Opens in Bensalem in the Early 1980s

    April 3, 2023

    One of the most popular chains in Bucks County has a rich history in the area, and a social media page was able to show…

  • brewery
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Bucks County Brewery Works with Major Water Ice Chain for Their Biggest Collaboration Yet

    March 29, 2023

    A popular brewery in Bucks County has announced a new product they made in collaboration with one of the area’s most well-known chains. Neshaminy Creek…

  • first day of spring
    Bensalem

    Bucks County-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Offers Chance for Free Water Ice as Spring Approaches

    March 17, 2023

    As the first day of spring fast approaches, one of the most popular chains in Bucks County is offering a chance for a free treat.…

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    Food and Drink

    Rita’s Italian Ice Bets That Casino Patrons Will Gush Over Its Flavorful Treats

    March 18, 2022

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the Bensalem-based frozen treat brand, is taking a strategic step forward into what it calls “nontraditional locations.” The Mar.…

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