Pita Pit were recently featured in an article in
The Sumter Item titled, "
Welcome to Pita Pit". The article was written by The Sumter Item Reporter Jim Hilly based on Interviews with Sumter Pita Pit Owner Ram Venkannagari and Pita Pit VP of Franchise Growth Bill Wilfong coordinated by No Limit Agency. The article begins with info about Ram and how he came to the U.S. from running an Indian restaurant in Paris looking for a way to break into the American restaurant industry and found it with Pita Pit. They provide info about his Pita Pit in Florence, and the new Pita Pit he's opening in Sumter. Bill gives a great quote from Ram that provide details about the new Sumter location and the brand's goal to serve great food in a world-class setting. Click
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"Welcome to Pita Pit"
By Jim Hilley
Ram Venkannagari operated an Indian food restaurant in Paris for 10 years before moving to the U.S. five years ago.
Having friends and family in the area, he said he moved to South Carolina, and once stateside, he began looking for an entry into the American food market.
"I was looking for some healthy food," he said. "I was really impressed with Subway, but I thought people are tired of Subway. I was researching about what to do, and I came across Pita Pit. I had actually tried Pita pit in Columbia and one in Charlotte, and I thought that would be a good option."
Venkannagari opened a Pita Pit in Florence in July 2013, and he will soon open his second Pita Pit at 1029 Broad St., Suite 2.
He said he is attracted to the market in smaller cities because it is easier to connect with the community.
