Pit Pit featured in The Orlando Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Orlando Business Journal in an article entitled, “Pita Pit Franchisee to Debut in Lake Mary Eatery.” The article featured Pita Pit’s Orlando Franchisee, Patrick O’Dell, who is opening his fifth Pita Pit location throughout the Orlando metro region. With additional locations in the Winter Park and University of Central Florida, Patrick is continuing to expand offering a healthy alternative to fast food to the Orlando community. Pita Pit has had tremendous success in the Orlando market and is continuing to expand despite the economic climate. Click here to view the article in its entirety!

Pita Pit franchisee to debut Lake Mary eatery
By Anjali Fluker

The Pita Pit Orlando will unveil its fifth local restaurant next month.

The new 1,800-square-foot, 35-seat eatery is slated to open March 1 at 4235 W. Lake Mary Blvd., in the Shoppes at Lake Mary center. Geneva-based Michael Chesanek Construction Inc. is the contractor on the buildout, which is valued at $130,000.

(Read More)

Franchisee Profile: Patrick O'Dell, Franchisee of Lake Mary, FL

View Larger Map

Opened: February 21, 2011

Location: Lake Mary, FL

Q: Where are you originally from?
A: I’m from southern Idaho.

Q: What did you do before becoming a Pita Pit franchisee?
A: Before joining Pita Pit I worked as a bar tender and later as a health inspector.

Q: Are you a first time business owner?
A: I own four Pita Pit franchises in the greater Orlando area. The first opened in July of 2003 and the most recent was in August 2009.

Q: How did you learn about the brand?
A: While I was bartending, the owner of the Washington State University and University of Idaho Pita Pit locations was a customer of mine and often told me about the company. I also inspected two Pita Pits.

Q: Why was this brand the right fit for you?
A: In 2003 I was looking for a change of pace and Pita Pit seemed like a great opportunity. They offered flat rate royalties and seemed to be targeting a much younger demographic for franchisees. They wanted people who could operate a Pita Pit 16-17 hours a day and still run around promoting it.

Q: What are your future goals or development plans?
A: After the Lake Mary store I’m planning on opening one more Pita Pit. We’re still looking for the right location, which can be a challenge in Orlando.