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Costs and Investment
- The minimum investment amount required to open a Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness franchise is $15,100 and can go all the way up to $435,000. You should speak to at least 5 Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise.
- The initial investment as estimated by Rita’s is about $250,000. Costs from the company’s 2015 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD):
- Standard shop: $140,500 to $414,200.
- Express unit: $100,500 to $319,700.
Franchising Opportunities
- When it comes to franchising opportunities with Rita’s, there are several options available. Franchisees can open traditional stores or mobile units. There are also seasonal store options for those looking to operate during peak times like summertime and holidays. The cost of purchasing a Rita’s franchise varies depending on the type of business you plan to own.
Rita’s Franchise Ownership
- There is no official information as to how much a Rita’s franchise makes in profit. A store up for sale claims that sales reached $38,729 a year. This was for a seasonal unit open between March – September. I think somebody outgoing who understands people would succeed as a Rita’s franchise owner. You’re dealing with people all the time, and you want to have the right head to deal with them.
- The preferred hiring age at Ritas is 16 years old. Frozen Custard is thicker and creamier due to the egg yolk, making it richer than regular soft serve. Rita’s Italian Ice – Chocolate Custard – Kids Size, 4 oz.