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Units as of 2020
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Pita Pit was founded in 1995 by Nelson Lang and John Sotiriadis with the idea of turning fast food into healthy food. The first Pita Pit restaurant opened its doors in Canada and led to its franchising in 1997. 

Pita Pit serves up a combination of healthy food, fast food, good vibes, mainstream music, and fun. With a combination of all these factors, as well as energetic staff and customers, the Pita Pit vibe could be one of a kind in this niche.

Pita Pit has opened over 100 franchises in the United States to go along with another 200+ Canadian franchises and more than 100 international locations.

Why You May Want To Start a Pita Pit Franchise

If you are a franchisee looking to open a Pita Pit franchise, you may wonder what kind of traits Pita Pit looks for in a franchisee. An energetic person is a great fit for a Pita Pit franchise, given the kind of vibe it may be known for. Great customer service skills and a good business acumen are traits that a franchisee should bring to the table.

A franchisee looking to invest in a business opportunity that allows them absentee ownership may find this a good business to open. 

What Might Make a Pita Pit Franchise a Good Choice?

Opening a Pita Pit franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

Thanks to its proven operational concept and successful business across multiple countries, opening a Pita Pit franchise may be a good choice. While Pita Pit may have a proven business concept, a franchisee still has the opportunity to grow with the franchise as it establishes territories across these countries.

Pita Pit has partnered with third-party financial lenders that may offer help covering the costs of the franchise fee, startup, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and payroll if you meet their qualifications.

How To Open a Pita Pit Franchise

To be part of the Pita Pit team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set liquid capital requirements. 

Should you pass the initial qualifications, the franchising process may take up to a month, where you may attend a discovery day at the Pita Pit franchise headquarters in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Pita Pit franchising team questions.

It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Pita Pit franchise.

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Company Overview

About Pita Pit

Industry Food
Related Categories Miscellaneous Sandwiches, Sandwiches
Founded 1995
Parent Company Pita Pit USA Inc.
Leadership Chris Fountain, CEO
Corporate Address 105 N. 4th St., #201
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Social Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1997 (27 years)
# of employees at HQ 37
# of Units 540 (as of 2020)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Pita Pit franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$30,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$321,934 - $497,382
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$75,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
1%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Pita Pit has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 52 hours
Classroom Training 39 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 15-20
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022