Pita Pit's Sends Two Lucky Winners to the Final Four!

Pita Pit is hosting a contest with Coca-Cola to send two of their fans to the Final Four games in New Orleans!

All fans have to do is submit a photo that expresses how much they love Pita Pit. This photo can be a picture in front of the Pita Pit sign, a photo of the fan in the store, a photo with their Pita - whatever way best expresses their Pita Pit love!

Fans must enter on the Pita Pit Facebook page in the tab titled, "I Heart Pita Pit". Submissions end March 9th, 2012. Finalists will be chosen on Selection day, March 11th and voting will begin March 12th and last till March 18th.

Submissions ends this Friday so be sure to enter you photo today!

Pita Pit featured on the Washington Post

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Washington Post in an article called, "Returning from war and turning to franchising." The article discusses how former military members were are able to use their past experience and veteran status to segue into the franchise industry. Veterans turned business owners find that the business structure of owning a franchise mimics the organization and order of their military schedule. In the article, Pita Pit-Las Vegas franchisee Nathan Sinclair discussed how the Pita Pit corporate office was very supportive after he returned from tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the month that Nathan’s been open, he has learned valuable lessons about being a business owner and managing a team. Click here to view the entire article.
Returning from war and turning to franchising
By: Olga Khazan

Nathan Sinclair performed tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan with the Marine Corps, but he intended to start his own company immediately after he returned. He saved up his earnings and began e-mailing with the franchise office of Pita Pit, a favorite fast-food joint of his, from his base in Afghanistan.

“They were really supportive of me -- they were helping me find a location and get all my financing for the fee,” Sinclair said. He opened his Pita Pit in Las Vegas on January 23, positioning himself strategically near the University of Nevada Las Vegas and its hungry students.
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Pita Pit featured on BismarkTribune.com

Pita Pit was recently featured on the BismarkTribune.com in an article titled, "Dickinson gets a Pita Pit." The article discusses the success of the new opening, as well as highlights the different food options Pita Pit offers. Click here to view the full article.

Dickinson gets a Pita Pit
By: Jessica Holdman

A Pita Pit has opened in Dickinson.

“It’s been very steady since we’ve been open,” manager Samantha Linbstedt said.

The restaurant has been doing about double the business as the Bismarck location, Linbstedt said.

The new location opened Feb. 9 at 1785 First St. W.

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Pita Pit featured in the Orlando Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Orlando Business Journal in an article titled, "Two retailers adding up to 20 new metro Orlando sites." The article features Patrick O'Dell, Pita Pit Orlando franchisee, and Peter Riggs, VP of Brand Development. With the recent opening of Patrick O'Dell's fifth location in Orlando, the market provides strong growth  and Peter discussed the time line for expansion and the opportunity for potential candidates to still get decent real estate prices before the market starts to change. Peter also shared Pita Pit's success throughout the Florida market, with over 25 restaurants open across the state. Click here to view the full article.

Two retailers adding up to 20 new metro Orlando sites
By:  Anjali Fluker

Glenn Ajmo is capitalizing on the tail end of a tenants’ retail market.

The Marco's Pizza area director and other local franchisees are banking on what could be the last round of landlords’ lower rents and tenant-incentive dollars to outfit retail spaces for new businesses.

That has driven at least two concepts, Marco’s Pizza and Pita Pit, to plan for nearly 20 new stores with 330-455 workers within one to three years in Central Florida for a total of $2 million-$7 million.

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Pita Pit New Openings!

These past few weeks have been an exciting for Pita Pit  because we opened two new locations!

Our first location is in Apopka, Florida opened by Pita Pit franchisee Patrick O'Dell officially on January 30th. 

Pita Pit franchisee Patrick O'Dell

Apopka is located on 3030 E. Semoran Rd., Apopka FL.

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:30am - 11pm

Phone: (407) 637-2900

Our second location to open was in Dickinson, North Dakota by franchisee Chris Volk on February 9th. This is Chris's second location in North Dakota. 

Pita Pit franchisee Chris Volk (right) and his Manager Jesse (left)

Dickinson is located on 1785 1st West

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6am - 10pm

           Friday: 10am -2:30am

           Saturday: 8am - 2:30am

           Sunday: 9am - 10pm

Phone: (701) 483-0606

Be sure to go out and visit these two locations if you are in the area!

Pita Pit was featured in the Daily Press

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Daily Press in an article titled, "Economy not always to blame for recent Hampton Roads restaurant closings." The article is about how restaurants in the Hamptons Road area have suffered financially in the wake of the difficult economic times. Peter Riggs, VP of Brand Development for Pita Pit, discussed the fact that because consumers now have less disposable income, they are being more careful with their restaurant choices and may pass on higher-priced restaurants altogether. The article also mentions that Pita Pit had an opening in Williamsburg last month. Click here to view the entire article.

Economy not always to blame for recent Hampton Roads restaurant closings
By: David Nicholson


Several recent restaurant closings suggest that the Hampton Roads economy is still shaky. But analysts and restaurant owners say that other factors also play into the often unpredictable restaurant scene.

In the past week, Frank Beamer's American Grill and JoJack's Espresso Bar & Café closed at Peninsula Town Center, while Jefferson Commons in Newport News lost the Silver Diner. Locations of the Silver Diner in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach also have closed.

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Pita Pit featured on WEAR TV3

Pita Pit was recently featured on WEAR TV3 in Pensacola. The segment features Pita Pit Pensacola owner, Jeff Bell, making pitas using fresh ingredients and explains that the location is close to the University of West Florida. The segment also mentioned that in addition to being open for lunch and dinner every day, Pita Pit is open late night for the students to enjoy healthier alternatives to fast food. This segment is a great way for viewers to follow their New Year’s resolutions and realize that they can go out to eat, find lots of variety and experience a healthy and delicious meal. Click here to see the entire segment.

Pita Pit on WEAR TV3 in Pensacola

On the west end of the Target Shopping Center the Pita Pit lets you design your own sandwich or salad using a variety of toppings.
   
They serve lunch and dinner every day.

And for the late night munchies they're open past midnight, Monday through Saturday.


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