For our Top CEOs in Franchising feature in the November/December issue, we identified notable leaders who are guiding their brands through periods of growth, change and, of course, challenges.

The croissant is a well-loved pastry, but there's an Italian baked good called the cornetto that looks awfully similar. So ...

Aamir Taylor, owner of Italian Vice, a Miami-based water ice company, is photographed with cups of water ice flavors Nipsey Blue, Saweetie Strawberry and Mango Meek by the Miami River in downtown ...

The polished commercial look and lengthy menu might scare off those who were raised on Italian ice served from a hole in the wall or a roadside stand, but Joe's is no bland corporate chain.

Sweet justice was served ice-cold when Italian police brought down a thriving mafia-run ice cream empire in Sicily. How did ...

Pennsylvania’s beloved Rita’s Italian Ice is going to be opening its first Austin-area location. The frozen sweets shop — ...

Beloved water ice brand Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ranks No. 260. Founded in Bensalem and now based in Trevose, Rita's began franchising in 1989 and has 559 units and close to $182 ...

A popular burger restaurant that's been taking Cornwall by storm has ambitious plans to open up a new branch. HERD, which ...

The Pennsylvania-based business offers a variety sweet treats, including Italian ice, frozen custard and a combination of the two ...

And if you were wondering what the “Naughty & Nice” in the store’s name means, it alludes to the fact that they sell boozy ...

Steps away is Tomodoro, described by Carnival as a “Mexitalian fusion restaurant.” It’s basically Carnival’s popular ...

D&B also has several Halloween deals, including $5 Late Night Bites after 10 p.m.; $5 beers all day, every day; an Eat, Drink ...