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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Pita Pit featured on CBS Indianapolis Indy Style

Pita Pit was recently featured in a segment on CBS Indianapolis Indy Style called "Resolution Solution." The segment features Pita Pit owner in Indianapolis, Travis Sealls, showing viewers how to make a low calorie pita meal as well as a pita snack, such as the Light Buffalo Chicken pita and the Light Steak Fajita. Travis offers great ways for viewers to eat a meal that is very filling and healthy, all for under 500 calories. Travis also talks about the lean meats, healthy cheeses, vegetables and all 27 sauces that they use at Pita Pit as well as the Build A Pita Calculator to learn more about the nutrition facts. 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 or watch it below.

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Pita Pit featured in the Daily Press

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Daily Press in an article titled, "Pita Pit now open in Williamsburg." Daily Press reporter David Nicholson talks about how Brandon Twine, his mom Sue, and his fiancée Kimberly Felt decided to open a Pita Pit location next to the College of William and Mary after Sue retired. The article also details the menu that Pita Pit offers. Click here to view the entire article.

Pita Pit now open in Williamsburg
By: Brandon Twine


Brandon Twine has teamed up with his fiancée, Kimberly Felt, and his mom, Sue Twine, to open up Pita Pit, a fast-food style eatery in Tribe Square on the College of William and Mary campus.

The family business came about after Sue Twine retired from her job as an IT specialist in the Norfleet Naval Shipyard for over 40 years and Brandon left his job working as an electrician in the shipyard. They researched various franchises before deciding on Pita Pit.

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Pita Pit featured in Oklahoman and NewsOK.com

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Oklahoman and NewsOk.com in an article titled, "Health conscious businesses expect an after New Year's rush." In the article, Pita Pit franchisee Ray Reyes talks about how customers appreciate the “Resolution Solution” and the healthy menu options. He also says that Pita Pit is always a healthy option, not just during the “Resolution Solution” campaign. This is a great way for the community to see that going out to eat can be a healthy experience and also a way to stick with their New Year’s resolutions year-round. Click here to read the full article.


Health conscious businesses expect an after New Year's rush
By: Jennifer Palmer


As many retailers see sales slow in the post-Christmas season, business at Coolgreens restaurants is expected to rise 35 percent in the new year. It's a phenomenon many health-conscious businesses such as restaurants and gyms see in the weeks and months after New Year's, when many people are enthusiastic about their resolutions to eat healthy or lose weight. 

Coolgreens, which has been steadily growing its metro-area presence and is on track to open its fifth location this month, has a menu full of healthy options like salads, soups, flatbread pizzas and frozen yogurt. Managing partner Allan McMurrain said the concept was founded on the premise that people would eat healthy if given the option.


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