Carrollton has a cool new reason to celebrate this summer. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the beloved treat brand known for its colorful Italian ices and creamy frozen custard, has officially opened a new location in the city, giving local residents a refreshing neighborhood destination just in time for the late-summer heat.
The arrival of Rita’s brings a fan-favorite concept to Carrollton’s growing dining and dessert scene. Rita’s has long been a go-to for families, with its wide variety of fruit-flavored Italian ices and signature frozen custard offerings that appeal to all ages. The brand’s combination of bright flavors and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a natural fit for a community-oriented city like Carrollton.
Adding to the excitement on the local food scene, a new Vietnamese concept called Pho Soul is also planning a Carrollton location, signaling continued momentum for the city’s diverse and expanding culinary landscape. While Pho Soul is still in the planning stages, its interest in Carrollton reflects the city’s reputation as a vibrant, welcoming place for new businesses to put down roots.
Together, these openings underscore what makes Carrollton such an appealing place to live — a community that continues to attract fresh ideas, new flavors, and entrepreneurs eager to serve its residents. Whether you’re cooling off with a mango Italian ice on a hot August afternoon or looking forward to a steaming bowl of pho in the months ahead, Carrollton’s local business community is clearly on the rise.
Stop by Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard and show some love to the newest addition to the Carrollton family!
