Pita Pit in the Argus Leader

Pita Pit in the Argus Leader in an article titled, "Pita Pit plans third Sioux Falls location." The article discussed Pita Pit’s expansion plans for the Sioux Falls area and how the Cruses Pita Pit location raised the most money in the system for the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry nationwide fundraiser. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit plans third Sioux Falls location

By: Jodi Schwan

Pita Pit is planning a third Sioux Falls location.

The restaurant is scheduled to open in mid-March as part of the Remington Pointe development at 69th Street and Western Avenue, according to local franchisee Tom Cruse.

“There’s a lot of small businesses around, a lot of traffic, a lot of rooftops,” he said. “There’s a growing area, a lot of clinics. There’s not a lot for quick casual dining.”

Beef ‘O’Brady’s and specialty shop Cheese World are scheduled to open in the same retail center in January.

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Pita Pit in Idaho State Journal

Pita Pit in Idaho State Journal in an article titled, "The Pita Pit in Pocatello Moves to a New Location with a Grand Opening Slated for Dec. 11."  The article details, Brian’s history with the Pita Pit brand and his dream of owning his own store. He also touched on the passing of his father and how that was the ultimate decision to become a business owner and to follow in his footsteps. Brian discussed why he decided to move the location of the original store, the vision he has for his Pita Pit and what it means to him to now be a business owner. There was also a photo of Brian that was taken outside of his new location. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

The Pita Pit in Pocatello Moves to a New Location with a Grand Opening Slated for Dec. 11

By: Tammy Scardino

POCATELLO — Before the Pita Pit rolled into town, Brian Christensen had to drive to Logan, Utah to fulfill his taste buds’ craving.

After he initially fell in love with the food, the Gate City native applied for a job and worked his way up to the top spot.

Christensen took over ownership of the Pocatello Pita Pit located at 1799 Hurley Dr. in May 2012.


Today, a grand opening celebration is slated to take place at the restaurant’s new location at the corner of 4th Avenue and Center Street. Pita specials will be offered all day long.

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Pita Pit on Ozarks Live!

Pita Pit on Ozarks Live! in a segment titled, "Pita Pit." Owner Penny Inlow and store manager Mindy Seymour showed the anchors the variety of pitas that Pita Pit offers, and the many healthy ingredients that go into some of their pita sandwiches. Both Penny and Mindy discussed how easy they are to make and that the pitas are healthy alternatives. They had the host make one of their most popular pitas, the chicken souvlaki. The anchors taste tested the sandwiches and were very impressed. Mindy mentioned her second location that will be opening soon as well. Overall it was a great segment and very informative. Click here for the segment or see it below.

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Pita Pit in the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

Pita Pit in the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily in an article titled, "Tribe Square Business Owners Requesting Inclusion in W&M Meal Plans." The article begins by talking about the impact that The College of William and Mary’s mandatory meal program is having on the restaurants in Tribe Square. The article gives some specifics on how sales have dipped since the meal plan went into place, then gives details on the meal plan itself. They include some quotes from the college about their stance on the issue, and a student who lives in Tribe Square is quoted about his dissatisfaction with the mandatory meal plans. The article then goes into the problems caused by the fact that the restaurants exist in a building with student housing on top, and the restaurants on the bottom. The article ends with information about the William & Mary Real Estate Foundation and a note that the college official wouldn’t know more until January.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Tribe Square Business Owners Requesting Inclusion in W&M Meal Plans

By: James Needham

Businesses at Tribe Square are struggling. The Crust is up for sale and both Pita Pit and MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes have experienced drops in sales this year.

It has sparked a response from the business owners of all four restaurants who have requested to be included on the mandatory meal plan being rolled out at the College of William & Mary. Pita Pit Owner Brandon Twine wrote a letter earlier this month to W&M’s Vice President for Finance Sam Jones, detailing how the businesses were working with a lawyer to work toward a resolution. 

Last year, Pita Pit brought in $500,000 in sales, Twine said in an interview with WYDaily. With one month left in 2013, the business has so far brought in $330,000. In February 2012, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes brought in about $60,000 in sales and this year brought in $30,000, said owner Alpen Patel.

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Pita Pit in the Williamsburg Gazette

Pita Pit in the Williamsburg Gazette in an article titled, "Social climbers: Williamsburg businesses go online to thrive against bigger competition."  The article focuses on a few locally owned businesses. Steve included information about Pita Pit towards the end of the article. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Social climbers: Williamsburg businesses go online to thrive against bigger competition

By: Steve Vaughn

Even businesses that couldn't possibly sell their products online, like fast food restaurants, can use social media.

Both the Mooyah! and Pita Pit locations at Tribe Square won nationwide Facebook contests this year

by collecting Facebook likes against other stores in their respective chains. The pay-off in each case was giving away free meals for a day to their customers. Helped by students at the College of William and Mary, both restaurants beat out competitors in cities many times larger than Williamsburg.

The value of social media, particularly for small businesses, is something recognized by economic development officials.

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Pita Pit in the Virginia Gazette

Pita Pit in the Virginia Gazette in an article titled, "Tribe Square restaurants blame college for sales slump." The article gives some details about the mandatory meal plan and the impact that it’s having on Pita Pit and other restaurants in the area. The article includes several quotes from Kim Twine about the decline in sales they’ve seen, what they’re doing to try and work with The College of William and Mary, and the need for support from the community. The article also includes several quotes from a spokesman with the college about the situation. The article concludes with information that the restaurants are working with The College of William and Mary about inclusion in the plan, and the support of students to help them stay in business.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Tribe Square restaurants blame college for sales slump

By: Steve Vaughn

WILLIAMSBURG — Owners of the four restaurants in Tribe Square are worried the college's expanded mandatory meal plan is going to drive them out of business. 

"Our sales are down 30 percent," said Kimberly Twine, one of the owners of the Pita Pit. "I'm afraid we're going to have to go out of business."

One of the four restaurants, The Crust, went up for sale on Friday. Twine said the other two, Subway and Mooyah!, are also suffering.

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Pita Pit in The Puyallup Post

Pita Pit in The Puyallup Post in an article titled, "Pierce alum owns local Pita Pit." The article features Puyallup Pita Pit franchisee, Alex Gonzalez and how he took over and re-opened the location that was closed for several months. The article talks about how Alex was a regular customer when he was a student at Pierce College and how he pursued the opportunity after it had closed. Furthermore, the article talks about how Alex helps with all aspects of the store and how he is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of his customers.  

Pita Pit in Pensacola News Journal

Pita Pit featured in Pensacola News Journal in an article titled, "New Pita Pit." The article features Pensacola Pita Pit franchisee, Jeff Bell’s new location and opening.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

New Pita Pit

By: Taris Savell

Jeff Bell has opened his third Pita Pit eatery in a little over two years. The newest Pita Pit is located in Cordova Mall’s Food Court.

Pita Pit specializes in a variety of healthy, fresh and made-to-order options. Call 692-2052.

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Pita Pit in The Oklahoman

Pita Pit recently featured in The Oklahoman in an article titled, "Retailers embrace pay by phone, in-store pickup." The new concept of mobile ordering for Pita Pit is included in an article which details how retailers are starting to use smartphones and technology as a way to run their business more efficiently and make things easier for consumers. Ray Reyes talks about how Pita Pit now offers an app that allows consumers to not only place their order, but pay for it as well. It also talks about their drive through that they offer as well. The article goes on to talk about how other retailers have started using scanning QR codes to keep up with the shopping trends.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Retailers embrace pay by phone, in-store pickup

By: Jennifer Palmer

Retailers see the future in the palm of their customers' hands.

And for some, smartphone applications for shopping, paying and finding discounts aren't the future — they are the present.

The Pita Pit, for example, offers a free app that allows customers to order and pay for their meal wherever they are. At a new Edmond location, opening soon at 33rd and Broadway, they can even grab their food in the drive-thru, giving new meaning to “fast food.”

Oklahoma franchisee Ray Reyes, who operates the Norman and Edmond locations, said the app speeds up the whole process of ordering food. Within a minute, a customer can place an order; repeat orders take just seconds.

“Sometimes, we're just in a hurry,” he said.

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Pita Pit on WCTV Tallahassee

Pita Pit recently featured on WCTV Tallahassee in a segment titled, "Healthy Eats."  Andrew Cook showed the anchors the healthy ingredients that go into some of his pita sandwiches that Pita Pit offers. Andrew discussed how these items can be used as healthy alternatives for fattier game day foods during the football season. The anchors taste tested the sandwiches and were very impress with how good they tasted.  Click here for the entire segment. 

Pita Pit featured on Healthy Dining Finder!

Pita Pit featured on Healthy Dining Finder as the Healthy Dining Restaurant of the day! Click here for the entire story or begin below.

Healthy Dining Restaurant of the Day: Pita Pit

Made-to-order and fresh, wholesome ingredients? Yes, please! That’s just what Pita Pit serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night and we couldn’t be happier to feature several of their creations as dietitian picks on HealthyDiningFinder. With locations nationwide, it’s easy to find a soft, warm pita stuffed full of tasty ingredients like grilled chicken and steak, hummus, crisp veggies and tempting sauces and seasonings whether you’re fueling an all-night study session or picking up a quick dinner for the family.

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Pita Pit opens in Aurora, IL

October 6 was the grand opening of Pita Pit in Aurora, IL! Stop by today for a healthy lunch and stay for a refreshing smoothie at 156 Fox Valley Drive!

Pita Pit reviewd in The A.V. Club Milwaukee

Pita Pit was recently reviewed in The A.V. Club Milwaukee in an article titled, "Pita Pit fills prime East Side real estate."  Click here for then entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit fills prime East Side real estate
By: Tyler Maas

Those familiar with Pita Pit probably happened upon North America’s largest pita franchise either while walking down State Street in Madison, or spending time in 40 other American states, eight Canadian provinces, or a variety of locations spread liberally throughout Australia and New Zealand. Since 1995, “The Original Pita Franchise” has been steadily spreading its “Fresh thinking, healthy

eating” mantra throughout the world. In September, Milwaukee became the newest of 300-some locations in the international pita purveyor’s flatbread arsenal. The A.V. Club made an early pit stop at Pita Pit to see whether its distinction as the world’s largest pita franchise held weight or if it was just a perk of extreme specificity.

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Pita Pit featured on PilotOnline.com

Pita Pit featured on PilotOnline.com in an article titled, "Pita Pit, EmbroidMe franchises are open." The article explains Jake and Buzz Crown’s opening of their second location which is in Norfolk, VA., on Sept. 25. It also gives insight into the launch of the first Pita Pit food truck in the brand’s history in early of last year. Click here for the entire article or see below.

Pita Pit, EmbroidMe franchises are open
By: Philip Walzer

Two franchises – one offering food, the other embroidered products – have opened in Hampton Roads.

Pita Pit opened Wednesday at 1501 Colley Ave. in the Ghent section of Norfolk. It is run by Jake Crown and his father, Buzz, who launched the first Pita Pit food truck earlier this year, outside the Norfolk Naval Station.

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Pita Pit in the Florida Times-Union

Pita Pit recently featured in the Florida Times-Union, titled “Pita Pit: Donate $1, save $1 and help hungry kids across the country." The article details how Pita Pit is bringing the community together to get involved and give back through their involvement in the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit: Donate $1, save $1 and help hungry kids across the country

By: Beth Cravey

A fundraiser is under way at Jacksonville area Pita Pit restaurants to support a national campaign to end child hunger in America.

Through Sunday, Sept. 22, customers at the Jacksonville Beach, downtown Jacksonville and Fleming Island locations who donate $1 to will receive a coupon for $1 off their next order.

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Pita Pit on WPMT Fox 43 Central Pennsylvania

Pita Pit was recently featured on WPMT Fox 43 Central Pennsylvania in a segment titled, "Healthy Lunch Options for Work."  Marco Sardi of Pita Pit discusses the healthy options that they offer. Marco discusses how they fill a nutritional gap that majority of fast food restaurants are unable to fill. Marco goes over a variety of pitas that they brought into the studio. Dan discusses the fresh fruit smoothies that they offer. To go along with the location in York, Pita Pit also has locations in Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Elizabethtown.  See below for the segment or click here.

Pita Pit kicks off No Kid Hungry with Pita Discount

Today marks the first day of participating Pita Pit's partnership with Dine Out: No Kid Hungry.  By donating just one dollar, we'll give you a dollar of your next pita. It's as easy as that. 

Pita Pit Begins 3rd Annual No Kid Hungry Campaign

2013 marks the Third Annual partnership with Dine Out: No Kid Hungry, the campaign to end childhood hunger in America.  Beginning September 9th at participating Pita Pit locations, customers can donate one dollar and receive a dollar off of their next pita.

Pita Pit on "News 5 at Noon" CBS Mobile, AL

Pita Pit was recently featured on "News 5 at Noon" CBS Mobile, AL in a segment titled, "News at Noon." For the segment, Carlos demonstrated how to make a Chicken Souvlaki Pita. The segment was extremely interactive and Carlos did a great job walking the anchor through making the pita step by step.

Pita Pit opens in Spokane, Washington!

We've added another location to feed your Pita Pit hunger! The newest location is in Spokane, Washington at 818 E. Sharp Ave. Stop in and say hello to our newest franchisee, Erik Morris.

Pita Pit reveals the Newest Addition to the Menu

Introducing the Churrasco Chicken Pita - the newest and most exotic member of the Pita Pit family. Stop in and try one today - for a limited time only.

Pita Pit featured in the Starkville Daily News

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Starkville Daily News in an article titled, "Pita Pit carves niche in Starkville." The article discusses Jack Brighenti’s recent Pita Pit opening in Starkville, MS and how it is a healthier alternative to other fast food options. Jack discusses his precious experiences with Pita Pit and the excitement that comes with his new locations in Starkville. Corey Bowman adds another layer to the story discussing the brand as a whole.  Click here for a pdf of the article.

Pita Pit featured in the Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal

Pita Pit featured in the Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal in an article titled, "
Pita truck team getting Ghent storefront."The article discusses the upcoming opening of Pita Pit in Norfolk, VA. The location will be opened by father and son team, Buzz and Jake Crown, who also own the food truck location at the Norfolk Navy base. Jake discusses the plans to open two more locations in Hampton Roads within the next two years. Corey Bowan, Vice President of Franchise Growth, discusses the brand and how it appeals as a healthier option.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita truck team getting Ghent storefront

By: Lydia Wheeler

Pita Pit is coming to Colley Avenue.

The fast-casual sandwich franchise, owned by father and son team Buzz and Jake Crown, is expected to open next to Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1501 Colley Ave. in September.

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Pita Pit Opens in Battle Ground, Washington!

Pita Pit opened in Battle Ground, WA today on 11 NW 12th Ave, Suite 104! This is Dennis and Laura Sallee's sixth Pita Pit location making them pita veterans. Their hours are listed below.  

Sun: 10am-8pm
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-9pm
Sat: 10am-9pm

Pita Pit Opens in Florence, South Carolina!

Pita Pit opened its doors today in Florence, South Carolina on 1988 W. Palmetto Street! This is Ram and Ripa Venkannagari's first location, help up give them a warm pita welcome.  Their hours are listed below!

Sunday-Thursday 10AM-10PM
Friday-Saturday 10AM-12AM

Pita Pit featured in the Reading Eagle

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Reading Eagle in an article titled, "Wyomissing's Berkshire Mall to get a Pita Pit." The article discusses Dolly and Honey’s upcoming Pita Pit opening in Wyomissing, PA. The article discusses the history of Pita Pit and the plans of Dolly and Honey. Dolly and Honey discuss how they came across Pita Pit. Corey Bowman, Vice President of Franchise Growth, discusses the brand and also future plans for the area.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Wyomissing's Berkshire Mall to get a Pita Pit
By: Karen L. Miller

Behind the construction going on at the Food Court at the Berkshire Mall is a growing business.

In a few weeks, its owners plan to reveal a healthy fast-food alternative, new to this area, called Pita Pit.

It's a franchise which was founded in Ontario, Canada, in 1997 and part of the U.S. fast-food culture since 1999. Pita Pit USA is based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Biral "Dolly" Patel and her cousin by marriage, Honey Patel, are partners in the venture where they will sell pitas stuffed with grilled meat, fish or veggies, including breakfast pitas.

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Pita Pit Opens in North Canton, Ohio!

Pita Pit's newest franchisees, Tana and Terra Walther, opened their doors in North Canton, Ohio today. Give them a proper pita hello and stop in at 1102 N Main Street for a dose of fresh thinking, healthy eating.  

Instagram your #PitaPit!

Send Pita Pit your instagram photos with #PitaPit! We may even feature your perfectly filtered photo on our Facebook page, like @j0annebyrne's!

Get Down and Dirty with the Super Greek Pita!

Our Stillwater, OK location takes an in-depth look at the Super Greek Pita.  So take a seat and give us your attention, the only guarantee we can make is you'll be hungry later.

Pita Pit debuts Delicious New Pita!

The 1/2 Gyro and 1/2 Souvlaki combination makes the Super Pita and the best news is, it's in the Pita Pit nearest you.

Pita Pit opens in St. Louis!

Special Pita Pit welcome to Jordan Martin, our newest franchisee who opened his doors in St. Louis on 6120 Delmar Street! Stop in, say hi, grab a pita. 

Pita Pit featured in the St. Louis Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the St. Louis Business Journal in an article titled, "Pita Pit opens in Loop, eyes future growth."  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Pita Pit opens in Loop, eyes future growth
By: E.B. Solomont

Canadian restaurant chain Pita Pit opened a new franchise store in the Delmar Loop, as it eyes an expansion of up to 20 more stores in the area in the next five years.

Located at 6120 Delmar Blvd., Pita Pit serves pita sandwiches and opened May 6, said owner Jordan Martin, a 24-year-old St. Louis native who opened the franchise. Martin said he discovered Pita Pit while visiting his girlfriend at George Washington University. (He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was a linebacker for the Temple Owls.) “Every time I went in, it was jam packed,” he said.

It is the third Pita Pit location in St. Louis, along with stores in downtown St. Louis,opened in 2011 by franchisee Ketan Patel, and Edwardsville, opened last year by franchisee Jim Hettler.

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Pita Pit featured in Nation's Restaurant News

Pita Pit was recently featured in The Nation's Restaurant News in an article titled, "Chains get closer to consumers with integrated social, local mobile platforms."  The article focuses on how social and mobile platforms play a vital role in consumer engagement and interaction. In the article, Nick discusses the different social platforms that are being practiced today and how they should be used to connect with the consumer. Peter focuses on how Pita Pit implemented the Battle of the Pita Pits and accommodated users through mobile and social outlets.  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Chains get closer to consumers with integrated social, local mobile platforms
By: Mark Brandau

The restaurant industry’s social media marketing efforts have come a long way, but the all-important question coming from the corner office remains the same: “Where is the return on investment?” The answer may literally be close at hand given the growing use of the promotional capabilities enabled by millions of phones with GPS chips, according to marketers exploring the trend of “SoLoMo,” or the convergence of social, local and mobile marketing.

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Pita Pit opens in York, Pennsylvania!

This week Pita Pit opened its doors at 1911 Spring Wood Road in York, Pennsylvania! Stop in, say hello, and grab a pita. You won't regret it. 

Pita Pit featured on ydr.com

Pita Pit was recently featured on ydr.com in an article titled, "New shops: Five Below, Pita Pit and Stop-N-Yo opening in York County this month."  The article focused on the Pita Pit of York’s planned opening for the 25th. Brad further elaborated on the design of the unit and the hours of operation. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

New shops: Five Below, Pita Pit and Stop-N-Yo opening in York County this month
By: Stephanie Reighart

Coming in with the spring will be new shops with a little something for everyone.

York County will see a Pita Pit, new Five Below location and a Stop-N-Yo open their doors this month.

Brad Alexander will open his fourth Pita Pit on April 25.

After opening his Lancaster location three years ago, Alexander was getting a lot of requests to come to York, he said.

"I felt like I was getting them all the time," he said.

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Pita Pit featured in the Baltimore Sun

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Baltimore Sun in an article titled, "First Pita Pit in Baltimore opens Wednesday downtown." The article discusses Drin’s upcoming opening in Baltimore. The article discusses how it will be the first location in Maryland as well as a brief background on the brand.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

First Pita Pit in Baltimore opens Wednesday downtown
By: Lorraine Mirabella

Baltimore's first Pita Pit, a fast-casual concept that serves Lebanese-style pitas, is set to open Wednesday on the west side of downtown.
The eatery at 413 W. Baltimore Street was originally scheduled to open in September but faced some delays as franchisee Drin Kaziaj finalized a lease and hired contractors. The restaurant will be part of a project with a Panera Bread Co., PNC Bank, Samuelson's Jewelers and State Employees Credit Union.


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Pita Pit featured in The Baltimore Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Baltimore Business Journal in an article titled, "Pita Pit opening west side Baltimore location on Wednesday." The article discusses Drin’s upcoming opening in Baltimore. The article discusses how it will be the first location in Maryland as well as a brief background on the brand. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit opening west side Baltimore location on Wednesday
By: Sarah Meehan

Students, workers and residents on Baltimore’s west side will have another dining option when Pita Pit open its first Charm City location on April 10 at 413 W. Baltimore St.

The Ontario-based chain, with 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada, specializes in Lebanese-style pitas filled with everything from bacon and eggs to falafel.

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Pita Pit featured in WBBH NBC 2

Pita Pit was recently featured on WBBH NBC 2 in a segment titled, "FGCU takes on the Gators tonight." The story focused on several restaurants around Fort Myers that are supporting, and banking in on, the FGCU Eagles basketball team. Fort Myers Pita Pit Owner Justin O’Brien has a soundbite talking about the fact that they plan to give away 500 free pitas if the FGCU Eagles beat the Gators on Friday. They also used a close up shot of some chicken getting chopped up on the grill and interiors of the Pita Pit restaurant. Click here for the entire or begin below.

FGCU takes on the Gators tonight

FGCU's trip to the Sweet 16 has triggered a fan frenzy, and many local businesses are getting in on the action.

We went around town to see how businesses used creative ways to rake up some green.

From fast food to websites -- fan fever is taking over.

"I was watching the game and I just said you know what why don't I see if the domain fgcudunkcity.com was available and I thought it would be a great opportunity to register it and work with the university down the road," said Ryan Sherry, an entrepreneur who snatched up the domain.

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Pita Pit featured in College of William and Mary's The Flat Hat

Pita Pit was recently featured in College of William and Mary's The Flat Hat in an article titled, "Williamsburg Pita Pit Offers Free Pitas After Competition." The article begins with a rousing endorsement from W&M class of ‘14’s Emmy Newcomb who raved about the “melt-y chocolate chip cookie” she received and gave the experience “two thumbs up!” The article discusses how Williamsburg won the “Battle of the Pita Pits” competition. Pita Pit Founder Nelson Lang is quoted several times praising the work of those at the Williamsburg location.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Williamsburg Pita Pit Offers Free Pitas After Competition
By: Ariel Cohen

By 6 p.m. Thursday the Williamsburg Pita Pit staff had rolled over 1,000 pitas, and the dinner rush was just starting.

“I waited in line for a little over an hour for a pita, but it was totally worth it,” Emmy Newcomb ’14 said. “They gave out free Pita Pit sunglasses and a melt-y chocolate chip cookie. I’d give the experience two thumbs up!”

Even though Williamsburg is one of the franchise’s smaller locations, students voted online to win the Battle of the Pita Pits competition, resulting in a free day of pitas for all members of the Tribe. The Williamsburg Pita Pit beat out hundreds of Pita Pit locations to win.

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Pita Pit featured in The Virginia Gazette

Pita Pit was recently featured in The Virginia Gazette in an article titled, "Battle of the Pita Pits."  The article talks about how busy it was in Williamsburg for the free pita event. Nelson Lang is quoted, saying he thinks he was rolling two or three pitas an hour. The article goes on to talk about the grassroots efforts of Brandon and Kimberly Twine to drum up votes during the “Battle Of The Pita Pits” competition and their final epic victory. The article ends with an estimation that roughly 1500 people were expected to show up for a free pita.

Battle of the Pita Pits
By: Taryn Rothstein




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Pita Pit featured on Jacksonville.com

Pita Pit was recently featured on Jacksonville.com  in an article entitled, "Work set to begin on new Pita Pit in Jacksonville's downtown."  The article discussed the building of a new Pita Pit in downtown Jacksonville, FL.  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Work set to begin on new Pita Pit in Jacksonville's downtown
By: Gary T. Mills

With locations already at Fleming Island and Jacksonville Beach, Pita Pit is officially coming to Jacksonville’s downtown area.

The city issued a building permit Monday for the build-out of Pita Pit at 491 Forsyth St. W., on the first-floor retail level of the seven-story parking garage across from the new Duval County Courthouse. The 1,322-square-foot restaurant will be on the south side of the building, closer to the Greyhound bus terminal.

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Pita Pit featured in AARP

Pita Pit was recently featured in an article in AARP titled, "Healthy Surprise: Low-Calorie Menus Spur More Profits."  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Healthy Surprise: Low-Calorie Menus Spur More Profits
By: Candy Sagon

“Healthy” doesn’t sell, the restaurant chains said. Low-cal items always tank, the fast-food places whined. Well, guess what? Turns out “healthy” does sell.

A new study finds that fast-food and casual restaurant chains that offer lower-calorie options are seeing higher profits and more customers, while those that don’t, aren’t. Simple as that. Not only are Americans ordering fewer portions of french fries, the study shows, they’re going for smaller main-dish portions and shunning sugary drinks.

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Pita Pit Featured in the Virginia Gazette

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Virginia Gazette in an article titled, "Pita Pit reigns supreme."  The article talks about how Williamsburg’s Pita Pit location won the “Battle Of The Pita Pits” competition. It includes the interesting tidbit that the Williamsburg location is tough to find due to Williamsburg’s sign ordinance. It also includes information about the big celebration party where they’ll be giving away free pitas all day to all customers.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit reigns supreme
By: Steve Vaughn

WILLIAMSBURG– The Tribe Square Pita Pit reigns supreme.

The local eatery beat every other Pita Pit in the country in a social media contest for the most "likes" on Pita Pit's Facebook page. The Williamsburg franchise, owned by Brandon and Kim Twine, won over a lot of restaurants in much bigger cities.

The final margin was as thin as a pita. Kim Twine said Tuesday that Williamsburg edged Claremont, Calif., by 42 votes.

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Pita Pit is giving away NCAA Final Four Tickets!

Win a trip to the Final Four in Atlanta with airfare, hotel and tickets courtesy of Pita Pit! Beginning February 20th visit your nearest Pita Pit and scan an in-store QR code then register to win. Stop by your location weekly for additional chances to win.

Pita Pit featured in The New York Times

Pita Pit was recently featured in the New York Times in an article titled, "Lighter Menus Appeal to Diners and Owners." Pita Pit was featured in The New York Times. Jack Riggs, chief executive of Pita Pit USA, discussed how the brand has found ways to highlight existing options on their menus that make a healthier meal, like Pita Pit’s Resolution Solution. Jack explains how their menu adapts to consumers health needs to helps customers who build their pitas better understand how to create a healthy option.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.



Lighter Menus Appeal to Diners and Owners
By: Stephanie Strom

Driven by pressures like consumer demand and looming federal regulations that will require them to post calorie counts on menus, restaurant chains around the country are adding more nutritious choices and shrinking portion sizes.


The smaller portions, which are not necessarily cheaper, are the first step toward reversing the practice of piling more food on a plate than anyone needs in a single meal, a trend that began nearly three decades ago. Besides making a contribution to customers’ health, restaurant owners are finding that the move is paying off financially.

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Pita Pit featured in University of Rochester's Campus Times

Pita Pit was recently featured in the University of Rochester's Campus Times in an article titled, "National Pita contest underway, Rochester ranks top 8."  The article talks about the Rochester location making it to the final 8 in the “Battle of the Pita Pit” competition. It goes on to explain how the Penningtons decided to join Pita Pit as franchisees and why University of Rochester students love Pita Pit. The article also includes a UR student and Pita Pit enthusiast who offers up this choice quote: “I find myself asking at the typical burger joint, ‘What’s in today’s mystery meat, a shark or something?’” junior and Pita Pit regular Boris Borovcanin said. “With Pita Pit though, it’s apples and oranges. They respect the cookery.”  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

National Pita contest underway, Rochester ranks top 8
By: Matt Lerner

Once again, Rochester has proven itself a city of national repute. To a list of accolades that includes nineteenth most romantic city, sixth most livable city, and third best place to raise a family, add front runner for best Pita Pit in the country.

The Pita Pit restaurant at 1100 Jefferson Road in Henrietta is among the final eight in the first annual Battle of the Pita Pits, a Facebook contest between the company’s many locations, which number over 300 nationwide.

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Pita Pit featured in The Daily Kent Stater

Pita Pit was recently featured in The Daily Kent Stater in an article titled, "Battle of the Pita Pits comes to Kent."  The article discusses the social media campaign “Battle of the Pita Pits” and how the Kent, OH location advanced into the top 64.  Tana discusses campaign and the need of support from the Kent, OH community.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Battle of the Pita Pits
By: Haley Phillippi

Pita Pit is currently running a social media campaign called “Battle of the Pita Pits.”

The campaign is asking local fans to vote for their favorite Pita Pit location. The Kent location was voted in the top 64 in the country, beating out over 230 other locations nationwide.

Pita Pit co-owner Tana Walther thinks it’s great that the Kent location is doing so well in the campaign.

The winning locations will be able to supply free pitas for a day to the community.

“We need more customers out voting for us,” Walther said. “It’d be awesome to win the whole thing and be able to give free pitas to customers for a day.”

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Pita Pit features in the Salem Statesman Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Salem Stateman Journal in an article titled, "Pita Pit advances to next round of competition."  The article focuses on the “Battle of the Pita Pits” Facebook fan page competition and Salem’s Pita Pit location making it into the top 32.  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Pita Pit advances to next round of competition
By: Joce DeWitt

The Salem Pita Pit on State Street made it past the most recent cut in a competition to find the best location in the country.

Battle of the Pita Pits, now down to 32 locations, is a Facebook competition that allows customers to nominate their favorite Pita Pit location in six rounds. The challenge began on Jan. 3 with 64 locations and a final winner will be declared on Feb. 15.

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Pita Pit featured in The Argus Leader

Pita Pit was recently featured on The Argus Leader in an article titled, "Pita Pit contest could win city free pitas."  The article is about the current social media campaign “Battle of the Pita Pits”, and the opportunity for the Sioux Falls community to win free pitas.  Tom Cruse discusses his great staff, and how they have been vital in bringing attention to the location.  Peter discusses the importance in crowd-sourcing and how they are using Facebook to interact with their fans.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.



Pita Pit contest could win city free pitas
By: Sioux Falls Business Journal

Pita Pit is participating in a social media competition that could win the community free pitas for a day.

The store at 18th Street and Minnesota Avenue has made it to the top 64 locations in the Battle of the Pita Pits campaign, beating out more than 230 sites to make it this far.

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Pita Pit featured in Phoenix Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Phoenix Business Journal in an article entitled, "Franchise couple bringing fresh Pita Pits to Phoenix market."  The article focused on the Runyan’s and their signed deal with Pita Pit. Specifically, Todd expanded on his plans for development and how he and his wife signed a deal to open up 11-units throughout the Arizona market. Corey further discussed the Pita Pit concept and the franchising opportunity that the brand offers.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Franchise couple bringing fresh Pita Pits to Phoenix market
By: Tim Gallen

As if Phoenix’s fast-casual restaurant space weren’t competitive enough already, Idaho-based Pita Pit has plans to bring its healthy brand of pita sandwiches to the market with several new stores beginning early next year.

Arizona couple Todd and Blanca Runyan have signed a franchise agreement to bring 11 Pita Pit locations to the Valley beginning with a location on Mill Avenue in Tempe, which is slated to open early next year. They are in the process of moving to the Phoenix area from Yuma, where they opened another Pita Pit this month.

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