Pita Pit opens in Huntsville

Pita Pit franchisee Andrew Bridle is featured in an article in the Huntsville Forester titled, "Pita Pit opens in Huntsville". The article begins with information about the new Huntsville Pita Pit and Andrew is quoted about his excitement to open in the community. Andrew then talks about his success in Bracebridge and how that led to the opening in Huntsville. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Pita Pit opens in Huntsville"
By Brent Cooper




HUNTSVILLE - Almost from the time Andrew Bridle opened his first Pita Pit in Bracebridge two years ago, he had ideas about bringing the fast-food franchise back to Huntsville.

That dream became a reality on Friday, as the 25-year-old entrepreneur opened his second franchise in Muskoka, at 130 Howland Dr. in Muskoka Commerce Park.

"I wanted to bring my passion for healthy eating up here. Huntsville is pretty progressive too, so it was an obvious choice for me," he said.

This new Pita Pit is not the first one for north Muskoka, as there was an enterprise inthe area around 10 years ago, but has since closed down.

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Pitas on Brooklyn Park's menu starting May 19

Pita Pit were recently featured in an article in the Brooklyn Park Sun Post titled, "Pitas on Brooklyn Park's menu starting May 19". The article features Chris Volk of Pita Pit. In the article, it discusses Chris' Pita Pit experience, including the 3 locations that Chris already owns. The article also discusses how the Pita's are made and provides information on the locations hours of operations. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.


"Pitas on Brooklyn Park's menu starting May 19"
By Paul Groessel

Anyone up for a pita?

Pita Pit owner Chris Volk, who owns three Pita Pits in North Dakota, said he expects Monday, May 19, to be opening day for the restaurant's Brooklyn Park location near the Target Corporation campus and amid restaurants with burgers, pizza and subs. Chris's brother, Tyler Volk, will be the general manager.

The restaurant is located at 9565 Colorado Lane among the storefronts across from Cub Foods and L.A. Fitness north off Highway 610 and Zane Avenue North.

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Award-winning Bracebridge entrepreneur launches Pita Pit in Huntsville

Pita Pit were recently featured in Muskoka News Watch in an article titled, "Award-winning Bracebridge entrepreneur launches Pita Pit in Huntsville". The article provides details about the opening of the Huntsville Pita Pit and the background of the owner, Andrew Bridle. The article includes some great pictures and provides details on the plans for the location and more about the company. Click here to read the article  or begin below.

"Award-winning Bracebridge entrepreneur launches Pita Pit in Huntsville"
By Norah Fountain

"I am really excited to bring a healthy, convenient alternative to fast food to Huntsville," says Bridle. "I am passionate about healthy eating and fitness and happy to have the opportunity to bring my passion to life in the community."

A winner of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce's "New Business of the Year" and "Your Entrepreneur of the Year" awards in 2013, Bridle got involved in business at an early age. He has been flipping houses since the age of 18, started his own contracting company at 21, and then bought his first Pita Pit at 23. The Huntsville location will be Bridle's second Pita Pit. He also serves as a developer for Pita Pit in the Ontario area; he's developed four locations and is in the process of building another four. 

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Keep One Rolled

Pita Pit were recently featured in an article titled, "Keep one rolled" in The Toledo City Paper. The article is a Q & A with Tom and Kate Dake about their first Pita Pit location in Bowling Green. The article discusses hours of operation and what events they will be participating throughout the year. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Keep One Rolled: Pita Pit's 'Americanized Greek' food invades the Warehouse District"
By Griffin Messer-Kruse

Fast-casual restaurants are one of the fastest growing trends in the culinary world - from Chipotle to Panera and even Toledo-based Balance Grille, fast casual restaurants are popping up all across Northwest Ohio. Pita Pit, which was founded in Kingston, Ontario in 1995, has recently expanded to downtown Toledo, with local franchise owners Kate Dake, her husband Tom Dake and her brother Steve Gesicki opening their third location in Northwest Ohio at 30 S. St. Clair St. next door to Home Slice Pizza in the Warehouse District. The Lebanese-style pita restaurant offers a fresh, healthy alternative to traditional fast food businesses that typically sell high-fat and high-calorie meals.

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