Introduction of Flex Improves Business For Pita Pit

Pita Pit were recently in an article on "The Flat Hat" titled, "Introduction of Flex Improves Business For MOOYAH, Pita Pit". The article discusses how the Williamsburg Pita Pit has been added to the college's meal plan. The article begins with a little background on Pita Pit being added to the student meal plan where students can use Dining Dollars and the success they've since seen. You can read the full article here or begin below.

"Introduction of Flex Improves Business for MOOYAH, Pita Pit"
By Amelia Lucas

Sodexo USA has brought many changes to the College of William and Mary this semester, but based on the number of Dining Dollars students are using, the addition of Tribe Square restaurants to the meal plan might be the most beloved new change.

Alpen Patel, the owner of Williamsburg MOOYAH and Kim Twine, the owner of Pita Pit, have both noticed an increase in business from College Students

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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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