DALLAS — An Italian ice and frozen custard chain plans to add 20-plus North Texas locations over the next five years.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, which has hundreds of stores across the U.S., including three in North Texas, is planning a big DFW expansion with 20-plus new locations in the area over the next five years, according to a press release.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard already has two locations in Arlington -- one at 101 E. Abram Street and another at 6275 S. Cooper Street -- and one in Bedford at 505 N. Industrial Boulevard, according to their website .

"This 'cool treats boom' comes as the frozen dessert competition heats up, with Dairy Queen, Andy’s, and Jeremiah’s already vying for attention," the press release notes.

Those craving a frozen treat can also

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