Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

$RSFIF500 #501

CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants

SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ices

Founded1928

Completeness17/34 (50%)

Years in Business97

Began FranchisingMay 2001

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Executives3

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FDD IssuedMarch 9, 2022

Last UpdatedJun 20, 2026

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Franchisor

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise Corp. grants franchises to establish and operate a Ralph's Famous Italian Ices shop, a retail business featuring and offering for sale distinctive water ices, ice cream, and sherbets in select flavors, and a limited menu of other frozen desserts and drinks under the trade name "Ralph's Famous Italian Ices."

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FranDeals Score

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Fees & Investment

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Unit Count & Growth

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Executive Team

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Litigation & Disclosures

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