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Rita's Italian Ice - Very Desirable Locations
Business Description
Three Top 10% Performing Rita's Italian Ice Locations
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a portfolio of three top-performing Rita’s Italian Ice franchise locations plus an optional mobile unit operating across Anne Arundel County, Maryland. These established, turnkey stores rank in the top 10% of all Rita’s locations nationwide and demonstrate consistent year-over-year revenue growth.
Highlights
- Strong Profitability & Growth: Proven financial performance with steady same-store sales growth and strong unit-level margins.
- Top-Performing Franchise: Among the leading Rita’s units nationally for both sales and customer satisfaction.
- Prime Trade Areas: All three locations are strategically positioned in high-traffic, community-centered retail corridors with loyal repeat customers and strong brand visibility.
- Turnkey Operation: Each store is fully staffed with experienced managers, operational systems, and brand-compliant assets in place—minimal transition risk.
- Mobile Unit (Optional): A fully equipped mobile trailer expands seasonal reach and enables catering, events, and incremental revenue channels.
- Franchise Support: Benefit from Rita’s recognized brand equity, national marketing, and franchise training programs.
Transaction Details
Sale Includes: All FF&E, goodwill, franchise rights, customer lists, and operational systems for all three stores (plus mobile unit if included).
Reason for Sale: Owners focusing on other ventures.
Growth Opportunity: Expand catering, mobile operations, and delivery channels to capture additional seasonal and year-round demand.
Ideal Buyer
Perfect for experienced multi-unit operators, QSR investors, or franchise entrepreneurs seeking a scalable, profitable brand platform in Maryland’s high-income, high-traffic markets.
Highlights
- Strong Profitability & Growth: Proven financial performance with steady same-store sales growth and strong unit-level margins.
- Top-Performing Franchise: Among the leading Rita’s units nationally for both sales and customer satisfaction.
- Prime Trade Areas: All three locations are strategically positioned in high-traffic, community-centered retail corridors with loyal repeat customers and strong brand visibility.
- Turnkey Operation: Each store is fully staffed with experienced managers, operational systems, and brand-compliant assets in place—minimal transition risk.
- Mobile Unit (Optional): A fully equipped mobile trailer expands seasonal reach and enables catering, events, and incremental revenue channels.
- Franchise Support: Benefit from Rita’s recognized brand equity, national marketing, and franchise training programs.
Transaction Details
Sale Includes: All FF&E, goodwill, franchise rights, customer lists, and operational systems for all three stores (plus mobile unit if included).
Reason for Sale: Owners focusing on other ventures.
Growth Opportunity: Expand catering, mobile operations, and delivery channels to capture additional seasonal and year-round demand.
Ideal Buyer
Perfect for experienced multi-unit operators, QSR investors, or franchise entrepreneurs seeking a scalable, profitable brand platform in Maryland’s high-income, high-traffic markets.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 25
- Employees
- 70 (70 Full-time)
Seasonal from March to October - Franchise
- This business is an established Rita's Italian Ice franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- All equipment has been maintained with an open checkbook. There are numerous brand new machines with 20 + year life ahead.
- Website
- https://www.ritasice.com/
- Opportunities for Growth
- Top line YoY growth every year for the past 5 years. Very healthy businesses. We also operate a mobile unit with exclusive contracts in place. Catering is not currently a focus and represents a significant growth opportunity for the new operator.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are retiring.
- Transition Support
- Seller will train new owner if desired. Staff is very strong at all locations and there is excellent returning interest year over year.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2436905
- Listing Views
- 650
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