We love our local Rita’s Italian ice stand. We recommend heading to Rita’s whenever you are in need of immediate, intense doses of sugar.

But be warned that their hours are pretty confusing. As a die hard fan of their product, I’ve spent a long time mastering the many vagaries of their schedule. And so I’ve prepared this helpful guide so that you will always know when you can and cannot expect Rita’s to be open.

Please refer to the following:

First off, Rita’s is open from 12:00pm to 9:00pm from Monday–Sunday. But keep in mind that from Sunday–Thursday, they are only open from 12:00pm–9:00pm. On Friday and Saturday, they generously stay open from 12:00pm–9:00pm to accommodate the weekend rush. But when Monday rolls around again, they’re back to the regular 12:00pm–9:00am schedule. The one exception to this rule is Wednesdays, when (inexplicably), they are only open from 12:00pm–9:00pm.

If you’re still confused, you’re not alone. If you find yourself inspired enough to open your own franchise, I applaud your initiative. The world is in desperate need of more Italian ice. But in the name of all that’s holy, please try to maintain more predictable hours.