Rita’s® Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and Expanded Drive-Thru Incentives
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard sees record growth and expansion
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard sees record growth and expansion

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on December 28.

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on January 5.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Love is in the air and Cold Stone Creamery® has you covered!

Kona Ice launches confections with CandyRific for Valentine's Day 2026

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream reported a 3.5% year-over-year increase in same-store sales and a 1% uptick in traffic, driven by its loyal customer base and commitment to delivering value.

Kilwins is a confectionary franchise known for its hand-crafted sweets and premium ingredients, with over 170 locations worldwide.
Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, these limited-time flavors are available at all Chill-N locations.

Hemi Dhar, Shohel Momin, Rita Patrawala, and Ash Patrawala have expanded their portfolio by opening a DQ restaurant in Pearson, Georgia.
Sweet Paris Creperie & Café launches new all-day menu with 2025 revamp.
Snyder brings a proven track record to Handel’s with more than 15 years of franchise development and real estate expertise, previously serving as Vice President of Development at Mountain Mike’s Pizza and holding leaders
Orange Leaf opens in St. George, Utah with grand opening event.
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening its fifth bakery in the state of Utah.

Ice cream cravings and burger runs just got a new go-to spot.
Andy's Frozen Custard debuts Reindeer Tracks Concrete and other festive flavors.
Yogurtland, the nation’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand with more than 220 locations across the United States and internationally, announced today it has signed agreements for 13 new stores across…

Dairy Queen opens new restaurant in Naples, FL on December 8.

DQ restaurant to open in Pearson, GA on December 8.

MilkShake Factory continues to open new locations, including spots in the greater Tampa, Florida market and its first in Colorado.

Kilwins has named Brad Williams as vice president of franchise operations, responsible for developing strategies and support systems to drive profitability, consistency, and long-term success across all franchise locations.
The new bakery signifies Wetzel’s Pretzels’ continued development in high-traffic retail environments, including prime Walmart locations.
Great American Cookies offers free cookies on National Cookie Day.

At Wetzel’s Pretzels, we’ve embraced technology as a key driver in improving the quality of our franchisee leads.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 19, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Cold Stone Creamery® is spreading holiday cheer one bite at a time with new festive flavors and desserts that capture the spirit of the season.