Rita's Italian Ice plans 22 new locations

TREVOSE, Pa. - Rita's Italian Ice, which has more than 600 stores in 30 states and 5 countries, said it is planning 22 new locations in DuPage, Will and Cook counties. It currently has no locations in Illinois.

Chicago Ice Empire LLC has been named as the area developer. Chicago Ice Empire's team includes Mohsen Yafai, Ahmed Masad, Matt Rasmussen, Matt Seever and Arturo Nesci. The partners connected through a local networking organization and are now part of the Rita's team.

Chicago Ice Empire and Rita's Italian Ice headquartered outside of Northeast Philadelphia invite new applicants join them to serve up their frozen treats and be a part of this new growth in the coming months.