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07.21.2008
Rita's Squeezes Pediatric Cancer with $520,000 Donation

Rita’s Water Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 500 stores across 17 states, today announced that the company raised $520,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) during its signature paper lemon fundraiser.

06.1.2008
Rita’s Paper Lemon Program Gives Childhood Cancer The Squeeze

Rita’s Water Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept, today announced the commencement of its third consecutive paper lemon promotion to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for pediatric cancer research.

05.27.2008
Rita’s Water Ice President Honored with Philadelphia Business Journal’s "40 Under 40" Award

Rita’s Water Ice, the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation, today announced that the Philadelphia Business Journal has selected Leonard Valentino, Jr., President of Rita’s Water Ice, as the recipient of its prestigious “40 Under 40” business leadership award.

02.29.2008
Feed Your Spring "FREE-ver" With Free Italian Ice from Rita's

Thursday, March 20 marks a "sweet" date for Italian Ice lovers, as Rita’s Water Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice chain, will hold its 16th annual First Day of Spring Italian Ice giveaway.

02.15.2008
Rita's Water Ice Names Leonard Valentino, Jr. President

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, the nation's largest Italian ice chain, today announced that Leonard (Lenny) Valentino, Jr. has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Valentino previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the organization.

02.12.2008
Bev and Greg McNutt Named Rita's Water Ice's Franchise Partners of the Year

Rita's Water Ice is honored to announce that multi-store owners and operators Bev and Greg McNutt of Collegeville, PA, have been named Franchise Partners of the Year.

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