Pita Pit
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 56
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Pita Pit
Pita Pit is a renowned brand that offers a delectable range of pitas, bringing you a fulfilling and healthy dining experience. With a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients, they specialize in creating customizable pitas that cater to every taste preference. Their menu boasts an array of options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives, ensuring that there is something for everyone. From classic meat options like chicken and beef to unique fillings like falafel and hummus, Pita Pit showcases a fusion of international flavors. At Pita Pit, you are in control of your meal. With their convenient build-your-own concept, you have the freedom to select your favorite proteins, vegetables, sauces, and toppings, making each bite unique to your liking. Whether you're looking for a quick and nutritious meal on-the-go or a satisfying dining experience, Pita Pit provides a fresh and flavorful solution. Step into any of their locations and indulge in a pita experience like no other.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$20k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,400 sq ft
- Development Agreement
$45k
- Development Agreement
$50k
- Development Agreement
$50k
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount off the Franchise Fee for the first restaurant (VetFran)
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations56
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-24.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-24.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$278k
Gross sales equal total revenue from the sale of goods less sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns. Locations were sorted from highest to lowest and sep…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$490k
Gross sales equal total revenue from the sale of goods less sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns. Locations were sorted from highest to lowest and sep…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$519k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open120 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.