With more than 600 locations open, mostly along the East Coast, Rita's Italian Ice is no small chain. But the opening of the first C. Springs location at 7866 N. Academy Blvd. around month's end will mark only the third Colorado location.

Aside from Italian ice, the store sells sundaes, custard, milkshakes and more. They offer sugar-free and "all-natural flavors" as well as lactose-free options. Rita's won't host its grand opening party until Sunday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., but expect a soft opening sometime prior.

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Source: http://www.csindy.com/