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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