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title: "Rita’s Gives Back-to-School Season an A+ with a FREE Small Italian Ice"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/955c5f86-91cc-4f91-93ea-3c7c6572e707
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_ritas_gives_backtoschool_season_an_a_with_a_free_small_italian_ice.html
category: "Snacks & dessert"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Snacks & dessert"
published: 2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:43.616Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Rita’s Gives Back-to-School Season an A+ with a FREE Small Italian Ice

**TL;DR:** Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a free small Italian Ice with the purchase of a small frozen custard cone through August 31. The promotion is available through the Rita's Ice app at participating locations nationwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_ritas_gives_backtoschool_season_an_a_with_a_free_small_italian_ice.html).*

## Story

Through August 31, Rita's Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can receive a Free Small Italian Ice at participating Rita's shops nationwide.

The Italian Ice is made fresh daily on-site and offered in a rotating selection of flavors. The promotion applies to participating locations.

*Offer available through the Rita's Ice app. One Free Small Italian Ice per app account. Reward valid Saturday, August 15, 2026, through Monday, August 31, 2026. Available at participating locations while supplies last.

The Rita's Ice app provides rewards and other member benefits.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened its doors in Bensalem, Pa. in 1984 and has been dedicated to spreading "Ice, Custard, Happiness!" ever since. Today, Rita's operates a global network of shops. Known for its Italian Ice made daily with real fruit, and its Frozen Custard, Rita's serves a taste of happiness in every cup.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- limited time offer (topic)
- mobile app (topic)
- promotional offer (topic)
- back to school (topic)
- Rita's (company)
- frozen treats (topic)
- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (company)
- Rita's Ice app (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_ritas_gives_backtoschool_season_an_a_with_a_free_small_italian_ice.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/955c5f86-91cc-4f91-93ea-3c7c6572e707).