Pita Pit featured in Jacksonville Business Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal entitled, “Communication Key to Good Time-Off Policy.” The article was built from an in-depth interview and photo-shoot with Daniel DeLeon, Pita Pit’s Fleming Island Franchisee, where he is interviewed as an expert source on giving time off during the holidays. DeLeon provides his advice on the topic and shares his experiences as a local business owner. In addition the article delves into his background and history with the Pita Pit brand. To view the article in its entirety be sure to click here.

Communication key to good time-off policy
by DOLLY PENLAND

Scheduling time off around the holidays can be a challenge, but business owners who have vacation and leave policies in place and have clearly communicated those policies to their employees can avoid conflicts and potential ill will.

“We are open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day,” said Daniel De Leon, owner of The Pita Pit restaurant in Fleming Island. “We [schedule] in rotation. And we don’t just include holidays. We include sporting events, Florida-Georgia, Florida-Florida State. So, if you are off on Florida-Georgia, you are at the bottom of the list for Christmas or New Year’s or Halloween. Our ...

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