RITA’S ITALIAN ICE COMING TO McCORD SQUARE

McCordsville, IN - Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard is thrilled to announce its upcoming arrival to downtown McCordsville, set to open in late summer 2024. Known for its deliciously refreshing Italian ice and creamy custard, Rita's is set to become the go-to spot for locals seeking a cool treat! Rita’s upcoming location in McCordsville is an exciting part of the brand’s growth strategy in the state of Indiana. In the past year, three of Rita’s locations have opened in the state, with four more on the books. 

“The vision for McCord Square was to be a vibrant central gathering space for our residents to interact,” said Tim Gropp, Town of McCordsville Town Manager. “To make this happen you need programming, open space, amenities, and businesses that draw people to the area.  Rita’s is exactly the type of business to execute this vision and make McCord Square successful.” 

Rita’s will be located in McCord Square Apartments’ south building, The Lucas. Rita’s signature Italian Ice is made fresh daily on-site with real fruit and is available in a rotating daily selection from over 80 flavors. They also will offer their iconic creamy frozen custard, in addition to other menu items such as concretes, frozen coffee, Rita’s BlendersTM, milkshakes and more.

“We are excited to continue expanding throughout Indiana and to introduce the McCordsville community to Rita’s Ice, Custard and Happiness,” said Jake Chippas, Senior Director of Real Estate at Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC. “McCord Square offers modern construction, a central location, and provides Rita’s the right square footage with excellent visibility for consumers. The local franchise owners have clearly committed to making this location and their investment into the community something special for the McCordsville area.”

“Adding Rita’s in McCord Square is an absolute home run for the people who will visit, live, and work in downtown McCordsville. I can’t wait to bring my family here on opening day,” Shelby Bowen, CEO of Rebar Development.

Rita’s joins previously announced McCord Square tenants Hancock Eye Associates, Le Peep, NineStar Connect, IU Health, McCordsville Police Department, and development anchor, McCord Square Apartments. The 48-acre mixed-use town center aims to cultivate a vibrant community where residents and visitors can live, dine, shop, and enjoy various activities in the heart of McCordsville.

McCord Square Apartments comprise two mixed-use buildings positioned around the new civic green in the development's center. With 205 apartment homes and ground-floor retail spaces, McCord Square is becoming a dynamic ecosystem for residents and businesses looking to flourish in a thriving market.

“As the apartments and public spaces really begin to take shape, momentum on residential and commercial leasing continues to be strong.  Later this summer, we look forward to inviting the community to explore and enjoy their new downtown,” Shelby Bowen.

Residents looking to live at McCord Square can visit www.McCordSquareApartments.com to learn more about leasing opportunities. Businesses looking to locate or expand into McCordsville are encouraged to reach out to learn more about the remaining parcels available for development and commercial spaces ready for lease. For investment opportunities, visit www.RebarDev.com.