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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