Listing Number: BBF-747-220881

Business Overview

• Category: Ice Cream / Yogurt / Frozen Desserts
• SIC Code: 2024
• Detail: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Franchise
• Location: Nassau County, Florida, USA

Financial Overview

• Asking Price: $279,000
• Down Payment: $279,000
• Gross Sales: $0 (New/Transitioning Operation)
• Discretionary Earnings: $0

Business Description

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchise located in a high-visibility, Publix-anchored shopping center in Yulee, Florida.

Rita’s is a nationally recognized brand known for its loyal customer base and consistent demand for Italian ice, frozen custard, and specialty frozen desserts. The brand carries strong consumer appeal across all age groups, making it a proven concept within the frozen dessert industry.

The location features a corner unit with excellent visibility and inviting outdoor seating, ensuring steady daily traffic and strong co-tenancy benefits. Positioned next to the rapidly growing Wildlight master-planned community, the business is strategically placed for long-term customer base expansion as residential development continues.

Additionally, the franchise rights include a 2.5-mile protected radius, covering key surrounding areas such as the Yulee Sports Complex and Gymnasium, providing opportunities for mobile operations or a trailer unit.

The nearby Fernandina Beach Historic District territory is also included (valued at approximately $20,000), offering further expansion potential in a high-tourism destination.

Key Highlights

• Established Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchise
• Prime Publix-anchored shopping center location
• High visibility corner unit with outdoor seating
• Adjacent to fast-growing Wildlight master-planned community
• Strong brand recognition and national franchise support
• Includes 2.5-mile protected franchise territory
• Fernandina Beach Historic District territory included
• Mobile unit/trailer expansion potential
• Fully built-out modern store

Growth Opportunities

• Expand mobile cart or trailer operations within territory
• Capture growing Wildlight residential development traffic
• Increase local marketing and community engagement
• Leverage brand promotions and seasonal offerings
• Expand delivery and event-based catering
• Utilize Fernandina Beach tourism market expansion

Business Attributes

• Relocatable: No
• Home-Based: No
• Franchise: Yes
• Lender Pre-Qualified: No
• Visa Eligible: No

Assets Included

• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E): $110,351 (Included)
• Leasehold Improvements: $284,526 (Included)
• Inventory: $12,000 (Included)
• Accounts Receivable: $0
• Real Estate: $0

Total Asset Value: $406,877