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

    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…

  • Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Reimagines Old Buildings for New Locations

    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…

  • Skittles Flavor and Topping Arrive at Rita’s Italian Ice Just in Time for Summer

    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…

  • Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose

    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…

  • Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Flavor for 2024

    Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Flavor for 2024

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, founded in Bensalem and headquartered in Trevose, has introduced an exciting new flavor for its 2024 season: Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Italian Ice, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   This latest addition debuted on Monday and will be available for a limited time at all Rita’s locations. …

  • Bucks County Introduces Mobile Career Services with Workforce on Wheels Bus

    Bucks County Introduces Mobile Career Services with Workforce on Wheels Bus

    Bucks County is revolutionizing career development with its new Workforce on Wheels (WOW) bus, which provides mobile access to essential employment resources, writes Emily Neil for WHYY.   The WOW bus mirrors the services of the PA CareerLink employment center in Trevose, offering job seekers assistance with resume writing, interview skills, and more.  The WOW…