Rita’s Italian Ice Levels Up Its Iconic Gelati with New Gelati Sundae

Known as Rita’s most popular treat, the Gelati has long been a fan favorite for its refreshing combination of Italian Ice and creamy Frozen Custard.

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Rita’s Italian Ice Levels Up Its Iconic Gelati with New Gelati Sundae

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Rita's Italian Ice is introducing three new Gelati Sundae creations, building on its popular Gelati treat. The new sundaes offer unique flavor combinations and toppings, such as strawberry shortcake and wild choco-cherry.

Known as Rita’s most popular treat, the Gelati has long been a fan favorite for its refreshing combination of Italian Ice and creamy Frozen Custard. Now, Rita’s is taking it to the next level with three elevated, topping-packed creations designed to deliver even more flavor, texture, and desirability in every bite.

  • Strawberry Shortcake – Vanilla Italian Ice layered with strawberry topping and Vanilla Frozen Custard, finished with crunchy vanilla wafers for a nostalgic twist.

  • Bear-y Sweet – Cotton Candy Italian Ice layered with gummy bears and Vanilla Frozen Custard, topped with rainbow sprinkles for a colorful, candy-inspired treat.

  • Wild ChocoCherry – Bold Wild Black Cherry Italian Ice layered with rich Chocolate Frozen Custard, hot fudge and chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgence.

“With our new Gelati Sundaes, we’re building on what guests already love most about Rita’s and taking it even further,” said Carmela Hughley, Senior Vice President of Marketing Insights and Innovation at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. “It’s an even more flavor-packed way to enjoy our iconic Gelati—perfect for anyone looking to treat themselves to something a little extra.”

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is made fresh daily on-site and offered in a rotating selection from over 80 flavors. Other menu items include Frozen Custard, Gelati, Concretes, Frozen Coffee, Rita’s Blendini®, Milkshakes, and more.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 6, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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