Pita Pit in QSR

Pita Pit has been able to enjoy tremendous growth over the last 20 years by building brand loyalty in both large cities, but also in smaller markets where franchisees are able to connect with their customers on a sometimes deeper and more intimate level. Find out how community involvement is key to success in a small market. You can check out the article here, or continue below.

“Diamonds in the Rough”

By Sam Oches

The fast-casual renaissance that has taken over the restaurant industry in the last decade has lately infused excitement and momentum into the broader limited-service sector. Market research firm Mintel found that sales at fast-casual restaurants grew 10.5 percent last year, compared with 6.1 percent growth from quick-service restaurants.

But that renaissance has so far been mostly confined to major U.S. markets. Cities like Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, and Denver have proved to be hotbeds for fast-casual development, while other mid-sized and large cities have become the default destination for brands’ expansion plans, both corporate and franchise. The reason for that, of course, is plain: the bigger the city, the more potential customers, especially customers with more dollars to spend.

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Pita Pit in the Cincinnati Business Courier

RadioShack recently announced the closure of thousands of existing stores, which creates additional real estate opportunities for businesses like Pita Pit looking to break into the Cincinnati market. Find about what the real estate specialist at Pita Pit thinks about these site opportunities and how converting an existing space can save money. You can check out the article here, or continue below.

“Cincinnati RadioShack closures make way for new opportunities”

By Andy Brownfield

When RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, it announced that 11 Cincinnati-area stores would be closing. But that could mean a big opportunity for other companies trying to enter the market.

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Pita Pit in Loyola Phoenix

Pita Pit will soon be opening the doors to its restaurant next to Loyola University. In preparation for its opening, Pita Pit operating partner Manuel Valdes to learn more about the brand. Find out about the new location and what to expect when the new Pita Pit opens. You can check out the article here, or continue below.

“New local eats: what to expect”

By Matt Boey

Does new always mean improved?

That’s the question for two new additions to Loyola’s off-campus food joints: the health-orientated fast food alternative Pita Pit and Insomnia Cookies, a late-night bakery that has become a staple on many other college campuses around the country. But are these new joints worth the time and, most importantly, the money?

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Pita Pit in Franchise Times

On the heels of slumping sales across the globe, McDonald’s is looking for ways to enhance their image with the coveted millennial segment. Jordy Patano, digital marketing manager for Pita Pit, talked to the Franchise Times about how attracting millennials may not be easy for McDonald’s. You can check out the article here, or continue below.

“Attracting millennials may not be easy for McDonald’s”

By Tom Kaiser

As all eyes are on McDonald’s latest Create Your Taste program, to lure young customers, we tapped a few  in the coveted generation to get their point of view. Plus they describe their dream burger, just for fun.

Millennials love authenticity. Organic cotton flannel shirts with shiny, pearl-snap buttons. Electronics made with real glass and aluminum. Chocolate milk stouts brewed just down the street. Celebrities that follow you back on Instagram. That kind of stuff.

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Pita Pit on FOX Studio 10 Mobile

Consumers are looking to spice up all of their meal options this year; many fast food brands have been adding new items to their menus for a limited time. Pita Pit, a 500+ unit franchise brand, is no stranger to limited time items. In fact, Pita Pit’s Carlos Serrano introduced the Boom Boom Chicken that he is offering at his Mobile Pita Pit for Mardi Gras. You can check out the segment here.

Tips for Eating Healthy in 2015

With consumers looking to eat healthier in 2015, many fast food brands have been promoting their low-calorie items in the New Year. Pita Pit, a 500+ unit franchise brand, is no stranger to healthy marketing. In fact, Pita Pit’s Jesse Gonzalez introduced the variety of customization available at Pita Pit to continue your New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy. Watch as Jesse creates a Light Chicken Souvlaki pita with the anchor, demonstrating how you can load up our pitas at Pita Pit with fresh veggies and ingredients. You can check out the segment here, or continue below.

“Tips on healthy eating for 2015”

By Lisa Gonzales

Jesse Gonzalez with Pita Pit is here to show us how to "build a better pita" that maintains flavor while cutting calories.

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Build Your Own Healthy Pita with Pita Pit

Pita Pit was recently featured on WKOW's Wake Up Wisconsin . Pita Pit is a 500+ unit franchise brand that is no stranger to healthy marketing. Pita Pit’s Chuck Tier introduced the variety of customization available at Pita Pit to help fans eat healthy. They discussed the “Build A Pita” option available on the website to create a delicious and healthy pita to your liking. You can check out the segment here, or continue below.

“Fast food chain boasts healthy menu options”

By: Caroline Bach

The sandwich chain, Pita Pit, defines their menu as being one with "fresh thinking and healthy eating."  

As people are on a mission to eat healthier this time of year, the fast food restaurant is sharing healthy recipes on their menu that guests can enjoy in their restaurant or recreate at home.  

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Pita Pit Enters Des Moines

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Des Moines Register. The article looks at how Mike Rink opened a new Pita Pit in Urbandale at 4212 Merle Hay Road. The new location will be offering online and mobile app ordering services. Find out about the three more stores that Mike looks to open in the metro area and the variety of meats and vegetables that his current locations offer on pitas.

“Pita Pit opens in Urbandale”

By Patt Johnson

A Pita Pit restaurant opened Tuesday at 4212 Merle Hay Road in Urbandale next to the Dunkin’ Donuts shop.

The store will seat about 42 people and offer online and mobile app ordering services. Owner Mike Rink also operates Pita Pit stores in Ankeny, Cedar Falls and Waterloo. He hopes to open three more stores in the metro and is looking at building restaurants in West Des Moines and along Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. A third location is undetermined, although Rink said he has been looking in downtown Des Moines.

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Pita Pit in The Wenatchee World

Pita Pit were recently featured in The Wenatchee World in an article titled, "Pita Pit brings quick, healthy food to area". The article talks about the first Pita Pit in the region that opened up in Ephrata. The article talks about how Pamela Leseman wanted to open her own restaurant for years before she fell in love with the Pita Pit concept. It also discusses the 15 different meat pitas that they offer along with all of the healthy pitas that they offer to the local community. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Pita Pit brings quick, healthy food to area"
By Mike Irwin

EPHRATA - The region's first Pita Pit, a restaurant franchise serving healthy sandwiches and salads, opened here Monday after 10 months of planning by the owner.

Pamela Leseman, a longtime Ephrata resident and local eatery manager, said she'd wanted to open her own restaurant for years before falling in love with Pita Pit's concept of "fresh thinking, healthy eating."

"Everything's fresh pretty much from start to finish." said the 51-year-old Leseman. "I love the decor, the menu and the attitude of helping people eat in healthy ways."

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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 featured in Pensacola News Journal

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Pensacola News Journal in an article titled, "Pick a pita and pack it full."  The article included information about the new Pita Pit in Pensacola that Jeffrey opened at Garden Street and Palafox. The article notes that this is Jeffrey’s second Pita Pit location in the area, that he plans to expand in the next 2-3 years and that he is a major supporter of the revitalization of downtown Pensacola.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pick a pita and pack it full
By: Taris Savell

Jeffrey Bell has opened his second Pita Pit franchise at 1 Palafox Place, on the corner of Garden Street and Palafox.

“As a native Pensacolian, I am a major supporter of the revitalization of our downtown area, and am very proud to be a part of its progression and enhancement,” he said.

The Pita Pit menu offers a variety of sandwiches and salads, including vegetarian and vegan options.

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Pita Pit featured on Tallahasse.com

Pita Pit was recently featured on Tallahassee.com in an article titled, "Pita Pit reopens with energetic new owner."  The article talks about Andrew Cook, 25, who reopened Pita Pit in Tallahassee on Friday, August 24, just as the students at the Florida State University returned to the campus. Cook first hear about the Pita Pit opportunity after he graduated from the University of Idaho and opened the location in San Luis Obispo, CA before moving to Tallahassee to take over this new restaurant.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit reopens with energetic new owner
By: Dave Hodges

When opportunity presents itself, Andrew Cook is the kind of guy who is ready to act.

Born and raised in Idaho, Cook, 25, moved to California after graduating from the University of Idaho with a degree in civil engineering. The lure was the chance to get started in business with The Pita Pit restaurant franchise in San Luis Obispo. He did well there and got a year’s management experience in the process.

Cook then heard about an opportunity to reopen the franchise’s location in Tallahassee and build The Pita Pit brand locally. “Once I heard that, I jumped at the opportunity to bring a healthy alternative to fast food to Tallahassee,” he said.

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Pita Pit featured in Greenville Online

Pita Pit was recently featured in the Greenville Online in an article titled, "Downtown restaurant celebrates grand opening with giveaway Thursday."  The article profiled Clemson grad and newest Pita Pit franchisee, Justin Kopelman.  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Downtown restaurant celebrates grand opening with giveaway Thursday

By: Lillia Callum-Penso

Pita Pit, long the place to get a late night bite in college towns across the U.S. has come to Greenville. The official downtown location opened Aug. 16 but the grand opening is Thursday, said Owner Justin Kopelman.

The Clemson grad hatched the idea for a franchise in Clemson while finishing up his studies. He officially opened that location in October 2009, five months after he graduated.

“I felt like we needed something downtown,” Kopelman said. Something “beyond pizza.”

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Pita Pit featured in The Alestle

Pita Pit was recently featured in The Alestle in an article titled, "Pita Pit offers fresh food fast."  The article discusses how Pita Pit offers a healthy alternative to fast food for college students. Jim Hettler talked about Pita Pit is very popular amongst college campuses. Also, Jim talks about how he started franchising with Pita Pit and why he decided to open up in Edwardsville, IL. The article also interviewed some students who shared that they have interest in trying out the food that Pita Pit has to offer.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit offers fresh food fast
By: Andrew Richards

Healthy eating options are piling up in Edwardsville, and Pita Pit is the newest member of the eat-right movement.

James Hettler, a retired Air Force officer of 23 years from Belleville, opened a Pita Pit restaurant on Monday at 215 Harvard Drive in Edwardsville, just off Troy Road.

Pita Pit has more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada. At first glance, it seems like an alternative to Subway. They allow customers to top pitas any way they like with a number of vegetables, cheeses and sauces to choose from. However, the restaurant is known for its healthier choices of food including sandwich meats and cheeses on Lebanese-styled pita bread, zesty sauces and fruit smoothies.

Hettler said he got the idea to start a Pita Pit franchise four years ago when he got his first taste of it while taking his daughter back to school at the University of Iowa. He spent more than an hour and a half talking to the owners about how to run one of the franchises.

“I was looking to start one then, in 2008,” Hettler said, “but because of the economy tanking, I wasn’t able to get it up and running.”
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