Cater Your Holiday Parties with Pita Pit

This time of year we are often overloaded with high-calorie sweets, and other less than healthy options. Don’t worry, Pita Pit is here to help you stay on track and stay healthy. The next time you’re planning a holiday party, work lunch or just want an excuse to get together with friends over the holidays, make sure to call us for catering. Pita Pit catering offers a delicious solution to help you eat fresh and healthy.

You can find out more about our catering options here. 

200th Pita Pit Opens in Quebec

We’re so excited to announce that we have opened the 200^th Pita Pit in Canada! Pita Pit franchisee Michal Lalonde opened the 200^th location in Trois Rivieres, QC. This will be the second Pita Pit in Quebec, and we are looking forward to opening many more.

Check out these great photos and make sure to celebrate by getting a pita from Pita Pit today! 

Give the Gift of Pita Pit

This year, Pita Pit is here to make your holiday shopping a little easier. This year we’re offering customers who purchase a gift card to Pita Pit for $25 a special reward with $5 off your purchase. It’s a great way to get into the spirit of giving by rewarding yourself for sharing a fresh and healthy pita with the ones you love. 

Pita Pit in New Glasgow News

Pita Pit was featured in New Glasgow News. The article announces that the Pita Pit in New Glasgow will be accepting donations for Life Shelter, the local homeless shelter at their opening event.

“They’re probably a cause that could use some support this time of year,” said Elaine Howell, owner of the Pita Pit in New Glasgow.

They’re asking customers to bring in cans of soup or stew, as it’s what the shelter said would be most useful right now.

Read the full article here. 

Check out the new PitaPit.ca!

We’re excited to announce that we have recently launched the new PitaPit.ca. The easy to use navigation lets users find their favorite Pita Pit menu items and discover new flavors. Our Build A Pita app lets users build a pita and find out the nutritional information for their fresh and healthy creations. Our new website is more helpful than ever before. From finding the nearest Pita Pit, connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or learning how to own your own Pita Pit franchise—you have come to the right place.

Please let us know what you think our new and fresh look. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our new look.  

Try Our New Maple Meets Masala Pitas

There is a new addition to the Pita Pit menu. Try our new Maple Meets Masala pitas. These two new pitas are the perfect flavor fusion of Canada and India wrapped up in a pita. We have partnered with Patak’s Canada to come up with our limited-time only Maple Vindaloo and Maple Tandoori chicken or beef pitas.

These Maple Meets Masala pitas are available until December 31, 2014. Make sure to stop by and try one today before they’re gone.

It’s time to mix in a little India at Pita Pit. 

Pita Pit in The Globe and Mail

Pita Pit was featured in The Globe and Mail. 22-year-old Hailey Nault was the focus of the story on young entrepreneurism and franchising. Hailey found a mentor in Rob Anderson, who owned a Pita Pit close to her home and had partnered with other franchisees on their stores. Mr. Anderson agreed to put up half the fee, if she worked at his store for a year and learned every aspect of the business. That was November 2012 and a year later, he helped Ms. Nault find the pre-existing Pita Pit she took over, and continues to mentor her.

Read the full article here. 

Pita Pit in New Glasgow News

Pita Pit was featured in the New Glasgow News. The article announces the upcoming opening of Pita Pit in New Glasgow and includes great quotes from Elaine Howell about why her and her husband decided to relocate and bring the brand to the community.

Read the full article here. 

Pita Pit in Grimsby Lincoln News

We were featured in the Grimsby Lincoln News.  The article describes how John and Melanna  Giannakis were inspired to open their own Pita Pit in Beamsville based on the fact that they were both long-time fans, especially Melanna, who craved pitas during her pregnancy. The article announces that the restaurant will be opening on Friday October 24, 2014, and the couple will be making donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Read the full article here. 

Pita Pit in The Sachem & Glanbrook Gazette

We were featured in The Sachem & Glanbrook Gazette. The article profiles Hailey Nault, a 22-year old Pita Pit franchisee. The article details her journey and success as a young, hardworking entrepreneur. Rob Anderson, her mentor, is also given the opportunity to discuss his efforts in helping potential franchisees finance their dreams to open their own Pita Pit.

Read the full article here. 

Pita Pit in the Thompson Citizen

Pita Pit was featured in Thompson Citizen on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 about the new Pita Pit that opened on the UCN Thompson Campus. The article opens with info about the official opening of the Pita Pit at the UCN Thompson Campus and Pita Pit Canada President Kevin Pressburger is quoted about their excitement to open and the commitment to the campus. The article goes on to touch on the brand’s footprint, the variety available at Pita Pit, and the partnership between UCN and Pita Pit.

Read the full article here. 

Pita Pit in the Simcoe Reformer

Photo from Sarah Doktor

We were featured in the Simcoe Reformer. The article talks about what the new Pita Pit will offer to the Simcoe community and how Jeff Kozak wanted to bring fresh and healthy meals to Norfolk County. The article also talks about how he has hired 20 workers to operate the store and how he looks to give back to the community by sponsoring soccer and hockey teams as well as other community-initiatives. Furthermore, Braden Martyniuk talks about how the brand has shown extraordinary success in smaller markets and how PitaPit is excited to offer a healthy, quick alternative to the pizza and burger options locally. 

Read the full article here.

Pita Pit and Roll Across Ontario in Orillia News & Packet

Photo from: Orillia News & Packet

The article in the Orillia News & Packet explains James Carson Roll Across Ontario for cancer research. Pita Pit has been his major sponsor throughout the summer, where franchise owners have been giving him free food and helping with the fundraising. In Orillia, Pita Pit owner Glenn Hand donated $2 from the sale of every pita Monday to the Roll Across Ontario campaign. He is nearly at his goal of raising $20,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Read the full article here.

Pita Pit in The Windsor Square

The article in The Windsor Square discusses the reporter’s great experience at Jhonny Hajjar’s second Pita Pit in Windsor. The writer talks about how busy the restaurant was when he went to visit, as well as how friendly and accommodating the staff was to customers. There is also an online comment from a reader that gives Jhonny and his team high praise!

Read the full article here.

Pita Pit in The Guardian

From The Gaurdian

The article in The Guardian talks about the money that was raised during Pita Pit’s national conference, and how it was distributed across organizations in Charlottetown and Summerside. The story has already received some great feedback in the comments section, including one reader who says they will purchase from Pita Pit based on news of its charitable donations.

Read the full article here.

Pita Pit in CBC News

The article in CBC News begins by announcing the opening of the Pita Pit in Summerside before going on to discuss the retail business boom currently taking place in the city.

Read the full article here.

Gym teacher rolls to fight cancer

The Sault Star featured James Carson, a man with a story and a mission. The article details his campaign to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and how much money he is raising.  The idea was conceived in 2012 with plans to ride this summer after talking it over with his wife and children. His journey involves making the commitment towards others who are suffering from cancer. The article continues on to talk about the fundraiser and the cities he was skating through. Corporate Sponsor Pita Pit is helping Carson with clothing and cash. The article continues on to talk provide information. On August 21, 2014 Carson will be joined by American Hockey League and National Hockey League players.

Read the full article here.

Roll Across Ontario

Pita Pit Canada will supporting James Carson as he inline skates across Ontario during his Roll Across Ontario 2014 to support cancer research. As he rolls along he will be making stops at local Pita Pit’s along his journey. This event is to support the Canadian Cancer Society.

To support James’ roll across Ontario you can text the message FIGHT001 to 45678 to donate $5 or FIGHT001 to 20222 to donate $10 to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.

Follow along James’ journey with Pita Pit on our Facebook and Twitter page. You can also keep up with James on his Facebook and Twitter account. 

Pita Pit in The Guardian

This article in The Guardian talks about how John Taylor will be opening the second Pita Pit on Prince Edward Island with his opening in Summerside on July 23. The article also touches upon John’s background, as well as how the franchise’s annual conference will be held in Charlottetown this year.  

Read the full article here.

Pita Pit in Food Service & Hospitality

We were featured in Foodservice& Hospitality on Friday, June 27^th, 2014 about the 500^th Pita Pit location owned by Alan and Rana Matukaitis.

Find out about our Grand Opening and 500^th Pita Pit celebration and hear about out expansion and development plans and information about our existing restaurant upgrade program.

The 500th Pita Pit Is Opening Soon

KINGSTON, Ont. — The Pita Pit team is celebrating a milestone this weekend as multi-unit franchisees Alan and Rana Matukaitis (pictured) open the doors to the chain’s 500th location in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Founded in 1995 in Kingston, Ont., the QSR chain has expanded to 11 countries, including the U.S., New Zealand, India, South Korea and more. “We’ve come a long way since our first opening in Ontario almost 20 years ago. We’ve experienced outstanding growth in the past few years, and I am extremely excited about the opening of our 500th store worldwide,” said Nelson Lang, founder of Pita Pit. “Thanks to the passion and dedication of our customers, franchisees, corporate team and staff, we have been able to reach this remarkable milestone, and we look forward to further building on our success on a global scale in 2014 and beyond.”

Last year, 34 new Pita Pit locations were opened, and this year execs hope to add 40 more, with the goal of having 400 locations across Canada by 2018. The company has also launched an upgrade program to improve the look and functionality of existing restaurants.

Click here to see the article.

Pita Pit Opens their 500th Location in Niagara Falls

Pita Pit was featured in Bullet News Niagara on Saturday, June 28^th, 2014 about the 500^th Pita Pit location owned by Alan and Rana Matukaitis. The article was written by Bullet News Niagara Reporter Kris Dube who conducted interviews with Alan and Rana, as well as Pita Pit Founder Nelson Lang. 

The article begins with information about the 500^th location and the company’s worldwide presence. It then includes a quote from Nelson, information about the grand opening festivities, and the Biggest Fan contest taking place on social media. The article goes on to discuss expansion and development plans, and includes a quote from Alan about their excitement to serve the Niagara Falls community.

Read the full article here. 

Couple sets up healthy pit stop in Val Caron

Pita Pit were recently featured in an article in Sudbury Star titled, "Couple sets up healthy pit stop in Val Caron". The article discusses Pita Pit franchisees Mike and Julie Marsh, their past and what led them to open up their own location in Val Caron. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"Couple sets up healthy pit stop in Val Caron"
By Jim Moodie

Mike Marsh has gone from working in a mine to working in a pit.

That would be the above-ground version stocked with pitas and a virtually limitless array of fixings. 

"There are millions of options," says Marsh, while showing off his new Pita Pit franchise in Val Caron.

"You can have a chicken pita done completely different for months on end," adds wife Julie.

The two opened the valley location of the Kingston-based restaurant chain in April, and business has been steady since. "It's booming, non-stop action," says Mike.

The Val Caron resident spent 17 years working underground as a heavy equipment mechanic, and wanted to try something different. 

"We would take trips into the Pita Pit in downtown Sudbury, because we like the product and it's not just junk food," he says. "It's more freshness and healthy eating."

Click here to read the entire article.

Pita Pit on Life Radio

Pita Pit franchisee Edith Campbell was recently on Life Radio discussing the Miramichi Pita Pit opening. Edith discussed opening a Pita Pit alongside her family, Andy & Jennifer McFarlane and Dave mcFarlane. The piece discusses that Andy is very health conscious and that is the main factor that drew him towards the Pita Pit brand.

Edith talks about the great crew that they have hired and how Pita Pit is all about friendliness and doing the right thing. She also spoke about the variety of options Pita Pit offers such as the different types of pitas and smoothies.

You can listen to the segment here.

Pita Pit open in Ingersoll

Pita Pit was recently featured in an article on the Ingersoll Times titled, "Pita Pit open in Ingersoll". The article discusses how Franchisee Kim Heutinck just opened up her second Pita Pit location in just over a year and how her 20 years of experience working at Mac's convenience stores has led to her success. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Pita Pit open in Ingersoll"
By John Tapley

As a customer, Kim Heutinck was so impressed with Pita Pit that she left her job of almost 20 years with Mac's convenience stores to become a franchisee of the Canadian restaurant chain.

Heutinck and her husband, Andrew, opened a Pita Pit in Tillsonburg about a year ago and expanded their business with a second location that opened at 174 Culloden Road Unit 2 in Ingersoll on March 5.

The Ingersoll restaurant is managed by the Heutinck's son, Carl.

Click here to read the entire article.

Pita Pit on CHCH News

Pita Pit's Ashley Morgan was recently featured in a great segment on CHCH News. The segment discusses that at 22, Ashley has just opened her second Pita Pit and what it will offer up to the local community. Click here to view the segment or watch below.

Pita Pit in the Independent and Free Press

Pita Pit were recently featured in a great article on the Independent and Free Press about a new Pita Pit opening in Acton, Ontario. The article discusses franchisee Mark Feldhaus' background and what Acton's newest Pita Pit menu has to offer. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Pita Pit is opening in Acton"
By Nash Sandstorm

A healthy dining option is coming to Acton. Local man, Mark Feldhaus and his family are opening Pita Pit, healthy fast casual food chain founded in Kingston, the first week of March. Both Feldhaus and his wife were born and raised in the area and were searching for a healthy dining experience. That's when they decided to open a Pita Pit in Acton. Feldhaus said the decision was a no-brainer.
"We saw a huge demand for a healthy dining option. Even before we considered franchising, Pita Pit always stood out to us, we are very excited to bring the concept to Acton," Feldhaus said.
Pita Pit will offer customizable pitas that can be stuffed with a range of meats, veggies and topped with delicious sauces and a variety of cheeses.

Click here to read the entire article.

Pita Pit on Blackburn Radio's "The Big Picture"

Pita Pit were recently featured on Blackburn Radio's "The Big Picture". The segment begins with an introduction about the proposed legislation and how Pita Pit has been open about their nutritional information. Pita Pit CEO Chris Fountain starts by talking about the Resolution Solution campaign, and the tips that Pita Pit offer customers to eat healthier.

Chris then talks about the proposed legislation and the limitations of "calorie counting". He mentions that they already offer up the nutritional information on the Pita Pit Website and speaks further about why Pita Pit has already taken steps to be transparent in the nutritional information they provide. Listen to the segment below.

RedHot Lover's Video

On Valentine's Day, love was in the air at Pita Pit. RedHot lovers came in for a Pita, but little did they know, we had some surprises!

Enter to win 1 of 3 Grand Prizes of $1000 for a Romantic Getaway at any Fairmont Hotel. Simply like us on Facebook to enter. Contest ends February 28th and no purchase is necessary.

Head on over to our Facebook page now!

Pita Pit plans to double up

Pita Pit were recently featured in Canadian Restaurant News in an article titled, "Pita Pit plans to double up". The article begins with information about the successful year Pita Pit expect in 2014. Kevin is quoted about the 36-month renovation program and how the brand has matured over the years. He touches on their expansion, the tweaks to the menu, and their model of responsible growth. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Pita Pit plans to double up"
By Canadian Restaurant News

KINGSTON, ON - Ontario-based franchise Pita Pit saw its most openings to date in 2013 and its poised to beat the number this year.

The Kingston, ON chain opened 34 Canadian units in 2013. "This year is going to be our busiest year ever in Pita Pit's history for Canada." Kevin Pressburger, vice-president of franchise development, told ARN. "We're on track to open at least 40."

Founded in 1995 by Nelson Lang and John Sotiriadis, there are about 200 Canadian units, with locations in nine provinces. Longer term goals include plans to have a total of 400 in Canada by the end of 2018.

Click here to read the entire article.

Pita Pit on Moose FM

Pita Pit went on-air recently on Moose FM to talk about our upcoming opening in Huntsville. Our very own Elena Banfield supplied tasty pitas for the staff and crew. Elena also went into detail about our Resolution Solution campaign and discussed how we aim to help communities reach their healthy resolutions in 2014. Check out Moose FM's Facebook for more information and some great pics from the day.

Pita Pit launch 2nd Resolution Solution campaign

Pita Pit were recently featured in the Orangeville Citizen in an article titled, "Pita Pit launches 2nd Resolution Solution campaign". The article discusses the 2014 Resolution Solution campaign which focuses on helping communities pursue healthy and active lifestyles. Our Pita Pit team members, Brad, Melanie and Brandon provide insight into the campaign and Pita Pit's healthy initiative. Click here to read the article or begin below.

Pita Pit launches 2nd Resolution Solution campaign.
By Tabitha Wells

To say that life is busy for most people these days often comes as an understatement.

Whether you are married, have children, are single, in school or working, finding time to take care of yourself can be difficult, especially when you find the quickest and easiest options always involve fast food.

"I think that's part of the problem - people just don't want to cook any more," explained Melanie Horton, who owns Orangeville's Pita Pit with husband Brad. "It's not they're addicted to Big Macs, they just really don't want to cook. It's hard when everything out there is not good for you."

Click here to read the entire article.

Pita Pit Joins Healthy Dining Roster

Pita Pit were recently featured on qsrmagazine.com in an article titled, "Pita Pit Joins Healthy Dining Roster". The article discusses Pita Pit's Resolution Solution 2014 campaign. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Pita Pit Joins Healthy Dining Roster"

By QSR

Throughout its nearly 20-year history, Pita Pit has maintained its commitment to serving healthy alternatives to fast food by encouraging consumers to feel good about what they eat and offering better-for-you options. Through its work with Healthy Dining, a resource for nutritious dining and industry initiative, Pita Pit aims to provide consumers with simpler solutions and healthy choices when dining out.

"We want to accommodate consumers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy the convenience of dining out," says Peter Riggs, VP of brand promotion for Pita Pit. "Through our partnership with Healthy Dining, we are able to provide consumers the opportunity to customize their own pitas for their caloric needs".

Click here to read the entire article