Pita Pit on KVEW - Good Morning Northwest

Pita Pit were recently featured on a 3+ minute segment on the KVEW-Good Morning Northwest with our very own, John Clapper. The show talked about how Pita Pit is helping the local community with their 2014 goals with the Resolution Solution campaign that is currently running. John makes a pita on air that is under 500 calories and talks about how there are many different options that are all under 500 calories. Click here to visit the site or watch the video below.

Pita Pit in Fast Casual

Pita Pit in Fast Casual in an article titled, "Fast casuals targeting New Year's resolutioners."  The article touches on a variety of fast casual restaurants and the healthy options they’re rolling out in conjunction with the New Year. The article includes information about the Resolution Solution promotion and provides a link to the press release in full.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Fast casuals targeting New Year's resolutioners

By: Cherryh Butler

Although fast casuals are known for their high-quality ingredients and atmosphere, many consumers also associate them with offering healthier food choices. And now that the New Year's resolutioners are out in full force, many concepts are hoping to attract health-conscious eaters by offering low-calorie, yet tasty menu options.

Below is a roundup of just a few restaurants planning to fatten up profits by marketing to skinny-focused eaters.

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Pita Pit on ABC 4 UTAH

Pita Pit on ABC 4 UTAH in a segment titled, “Pita Pit offers healthy options for those looking to slim down.” Ralph Oman and Janet Paboada showed viewers how to build their own healthy pita meals at home. He discuss their new campaign that allows guests to build their own pitas through three simple steps, which ultimately provide consumers the opportunity to customize their own pitas for their caloric needs. Ralph can show viewers which pitas, toppings and sauces are healthiest and some unique combos for them to try out to help them eat healthy in the new year.

 

Pita Pit in Fast Casual

Pita Pit in Fast Casual in an article titled. "Pita Pit on mission to provide healthy choices."  The article gives details about the partnership with HEALTHY DINING and the options for pita combinations below 450, 400, and 300 calories.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit on mission to provide healthy choices

Pita Pit has partnered with HEALTHY DINING, a company that has analyzed thousands of menu items for nutrient content, to provide consumers with simpler solutions and healthy choices when dining out, Peter Riggs, VP of Brand Promotion for Pita Pit, said in a company press release.

"We want to accommodate consumers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy the convenience of dining out," he said. "Through our partnership with HEALTHY DINING, we are able to provide consumers the opportunity to customize their own pitas for their caloric needs."

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Pita Pit in the Argus Leader

Pita Pit in the Argus Leader in an article titled, "Pita Pit plans third Sioux Falls location." The article discussed Pita Pit’s expansion plans for the Sioux Falls area and how the Cruses Pita Pit location raised the most money in the system for the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry nationwide fundraiser. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Pita Pit plans third Sioux Falls location

By: Jodi Schwan

Pita Pit is planning a third Sioux Falls location.

The restaurant is scheduled to open in mid-March as part of the Remington Pointe development at 69th Street and Western Avenue, according to local franchisee Tom Cruse.

“There’s a lot of small businesses around, a lot of traffic, a lot of rooftops,” he said. “There’s a growing area, a lot of clinics. There’s not a lot for quick casual dining.”

Beef ‘O’Brady’s and specialty shop Cheese World are scheduled to open in the same retail center in January.

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Pita Pit in Idaho State Journal

Pita Pit in Idaho State Journal in an article titled, "The Pita Pit in Pocatello Moves to a New Location with a Grand Opening Slated for Dec. 11."  The article details, Brian’s history with the Pita Pit brand and his dream of owning his own store. He also touched on the passing of his father and how that was the ultimate decision to become a business owner and to follow in his footsteps. Brian discussed why he decided to move the location of the original store, the vision he has for his Pita Pit and what it means to him to now be a business owner. There was also a photo of Brian that was taken outside of his new location. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

The Pita Pit in Pocatello Moves to a New Location with a Grand Opening Slated for Dec. 11

By: Tammy Scardino

POCATELLO — Before the Pita Pit rolled into town, Brian Christensen had to drive to Logan, Utah to fulfill his taste buds’ craving.

After he initially fell in love with the food, the Gate City native applied for a job and worked his way up to the top spot.

Christensen took over ownership of the Pocatello Pita Pit located at 1799 Hurley Dr. in May 2012.


Today, a grand opening celebration is slated to take place at the restaurant’s new location at the corner of 4th Avenue and Center Street. Pita specials will be offered all day long.

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Pita Pit on Ozarks Live!

Pita Pit on Ozarks Live! in a segment titled, "Pita Pit." Owner Penny Inlow and store manager Mindy Seymour showed the anchors the variety of pitas that Pita Pit offers, and the many healthy ingredients that go into some of their pita sandwiches. Both Penny and Mindy discussed how easy they are to make and that the pitas are healthy alternatives. They had the host make one of their most popular pitas, the chicken souvlaki. The anchors taste tested the sandwiches and were very impressed. Mindy mentioned her second location that will be opening soon as well. Overall it was a great segment and very informative. Click here for the segment or see it below.

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