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Pita Pit continues 'record-setting growth' with 600th opening

Pita Pit plans to surpass 2015's record-breaking year of growth by another 10 percent in 2016, opening 45 new locations in at least six new markets.

February 26, 2016

After its most successful year of growth ever in 2015, Pita Pit is opening its 600th global location today in central Washington. This milestone follows the celebration of the brand's 20th anniversary in July 2015, a year that also marked record-breaking growth for Pita Pit, President Corey Bowman said in a company press release.

"Our 600th worldwide store opening is a great milestone for the brand and illustrates how Pita Pit has answered consumer demands for a healthier alternative to fast food," Bowman said. "2015 was a landmark year and the momentum is clearly carrying over into 2016, with plans to open at least another 45 new locations through our growing franchise community."

Record-setting growth trend

The opening continues Pita Pit's record-setting growth trend. In addition to opening more than 35 new locations in 2015, the brand increased its presence nationwide, opening in 10 previously untapped markets, including Cleveland, San Antonio, Kansas City and Houston creating even more loyal pita fanatics. Pita Pit also set new development benchmarks in 2015 as it strengthened the growing number of multi-unit owners within its system, Bowman said. By the close of the calendar year, more than 40 percent of Pita Pit franchisees were classified as multi-unit owners, a number Pita Pit expects to grow yet again in 2016, according to the release.

"We are positioned well for rapid growth because of the investments we've made in our system, especially new franchisee training and the streamlining internal departments built to support our franchisees," Bowman said. "The process we've been focused on developing helps rookie franchisees learn our system and also equips multi-unit owners with the tools they need for successful expansion. The hard work, passion and dedication from our driven franchisees, corporate team and staff enabled us to reach this remarkable milestone, and put us on the path to even greater success in the years ahead."

Pita Pit plans to surpass 2015's record breaking year of growth by another 10 percent in 2016, opening 45 new locations for the year in at least six new markets. The brand has locations in 13 countries including the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, India, Brazil, Panama, Saudi Arabia, France, Singapore and Dubai, Bowman said.

"The fresh and healthy concept has become increasingly popular, and it's clear the trend is here to stay," said Bowman. "Our growth over the last year is evidence that speaks to changing consumer demands for more healthy and personalized options."