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newscom. "This program will
involve cities throughout our network, so customers who travel with us from
all across the country could be lucky enough to find themselves aboard one of
these special flights., Rita 's Water Ice Franchise
Corporation (Rita's) of Bensalem, Pa.

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Rita's was founded in 1984 by former Philadelphia firefighter Bob Tumolo
as a side business. The company's administrative and production headquarters
are located in Paducah, Kentucky.

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Cheese and Baskin-Robbins. Rita's Italian Ices are made fresh daily and available in more
than 30 different flavors. Locations
and company information are available at http://www.

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"We're excited to 'Get on Board' with our hometown airline to help deliver
The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience nationwide," added Doug Ducey, Cold Stone
Creamery Chairman + CEO. For more information about Cold
Stone Creamery, visit the company's Web site at http://www.
"People love this product and want to be part of it.
"It's ironic that Rita's, a company operated by two brothers, should be
purchased by another pair of brothers ," said Rudolph. Dippin' Dots(R) are sold in 250 retail
locations and thousands of entertainment venues and special events nationwide.dippindots.

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Rita's operates 322 franchises in 11 states along the east coast from
Connecticut to Florida and west into Ohio. Rita's features
old-fashioned frozen custard; Gelati, a unique blend of Italian ice and Frozen
Custard; Misto shakes, a combination of Italian ice and creamy custard; and
Cream Ices, which are smoother and richer than Italian Ice , but not as heavy
as ice cream. LAKE CHARLES, La. In addition, the new location
will soon feature Dot Delicacies(TM), a line of products which includes
Dippin' Dots(R) ice cream cakes and Dotwich(TM) ice cream sandwiches.

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The airline's 14,000 employees are proud
to offer a range of services including more destinations than any other
low-cost carrier, first-class cabins, assigned seating , airport clubs and an
award-winning frequent flyer program. (AWAG)

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"I am
very confident in the abilities of Jim and Bill Rudolph.

Lake Charles Community Welcomes Dippin' Dots(R) Store

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com . McKnight Capital Partners, which is run by Rudolph and
his brother, Bill, has also owned and operated several other franchises such
as Chuck E. "I was impressed with
the company's family-focused business philosophy from the first time I visited
a Rita's store in Pittsburgh.
Dippin' Dots Franchising , Inc. Invented in 1988 by microbiologist and entrepreneur
Curt Jones, Dippin' Dots(R) offers more than 20 different flavors, plus
seasonal flavors.

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On these special
"creme de la creme" flights , America West flight attendants will be
distributing the certificates for free Cold Stone ice cream -- including five
fabulous new Cold Stone flavors in celebration of July's National Ice Cream
month -- to everyone on board."
Rita's will continue to be operated as an independent company and remain
headquartered in Bensalem.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050411/CLM077LOGO-a)
(Photo: http://www. Activities continue from noon until 3:00 pm Saturday and
will include giveaways every 30 minutes, contests and free ice cream.

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America West Customers Can Receive Free Cold Stone Ice Cream

PHOENIX , America West Airlines
(NYSE: AWA), the nation's second largest low-cost carrier, today announced a
sky-high celebration of National Ice Cream Month."
Cold Stone Creamery delivers The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience, which is
carried through by a community of franchisees passionate about ice cream., the nation's largest Italian ice chain,
has been purchased by McKnight Capital Partners of Pittsburgh.
"It's a real honor to acquire Rita's where it is now," said Jim Rudolph.

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The Prien Lake Mall location offers more than a dozen flavors of Dippin'
Dots(R) ice cream, sherbet, yogurt and ice. Dippin'
Dots Dot Delicacies(TM) were recently awarded the International Dairy
Association 's "Best in Show" award for excellence in the dairy field.

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, America's fastest-growing,
young franchise company Dippin' Dots is opening its newest store this weekend
at Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles.

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America West operates more than
900 flights daily to 94 destinations in the U.

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coldstonecreamery .
Rudolph's effectiveness during his more than 20 years as a hands-on
Chairman within the Wendy 's franchise earned him a place in the Wendy's
International Hall of Fame.
Bob Tumolo, who served as president and CEO of the company, said he was
happy Rita's is in such capable hands.

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America West and Cold Stone Creamery Get on Board With National Ice Cream Month

Rita's Water Ice Acquired by McKnight Capital Partners of Pittsburgh

is number one on Franchise Times Magazine's
Fast 55 franchise rankings.

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With nearly 1,100 stores from coast to coast, Cold Stone
Creamery currently operates in 47 states including Alaska, Hawaii, the
Caribbean and Guam. BENSALEM, Pa. McKnight Capital Partners built Wendy's of
Greater Pittsburgh and several retail affiliates into a 47-store organization
with nearly $70 million in annual revenues before selling it to Wendy's
International in 1995."
Rita's features ices, cones, shakes and other cool stuff. The list names Dippin' Dots Franchising, Inc.
Dippin' Dots(R) are tiny, cryogenically frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt,
sherbet and flavored ice.com.

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From June 25 through
July 1, lucky customers on 10 special America West flights per day will
receive certificates for free Cold Stone Creamery ice cream.

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Approximately 60,000 customers upgrade their low-fare experience every day
when they get on board America West.S.newscom. as
the fastest growing young franchise in the nation.

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(Logo: http: //www. Cold Stone Creamery is an independently owned franchise
system, headquartered in Scottsdale , Ariz.com.americawest. Under the leadership of Jim
Rudolph, who will serve as president and CEO, Rita's will embark on an
aggressive expansion plan that will bring its unique brand of frozen desserts
to a wider audience. His brother, John, joined the company a year later.
The company's Global division oversees licensees in nine countries.

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, Canada, Mexico and Costa
Rica. This press release and additional information on America West can be
accessed at http://www.
The Rudolph family has more than 50 years' experience building businesses,
including several food franchises. The company is a perfect
fit for McKnight with our extensive experience in franchising, commercial real
estate , construction, marketing and operations.
"It has been very rewarding to have started a company that has given so
many teenagers their first jobs, so many people an opportunity to start their
first business and served millions of satisfied customers," he said.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050411/CLM077-b)
Grand Opening events begin Saturday, August 27 at 11:00 am with a ribbon-
cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Randy Roach and Chamber of Commerce
Representatives.

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"This partnership is another way that America West
is committed to upgrading their customers' low-fare experience -- not only
with low fares and full service, but smooth and creamy ice cream. The
secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in
each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen
granite stone.

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"We're always happy to partner with Cold Stone -- a company that shares
both our hometown and our never -ending commitment to innovative customer
service," said Travis Christ, vice president, marketing .