Earlier in May, the Pita Pit chain of Middle Eastern-style pita wrap sandwiches launched a limited-time shawarma lineup to their menu adding chicken, beef and halloumi shawarma as pitas, salads or bowls at its 200-plus locations across Canada. The chef-led menu features preset ingredient combinations designed for consistency and speed, marking a shift from the brand’s usual customizable format. Highlighted by a crispy toasted preparation with Chipotle Crunch sauce, the new lineup delivers a national-scale take on shawarma, with halal-certified chicken and beef options. The quick service Pita Pit concept was introduced in Kingston in Ontario in 1995 and launched a franchise program about two years later. In 2021, Pita Pit Canada was acquired by the Montreal-based restaurant group Foodtastic Inc. with plans to grow the chain. An associate company, Pita Pit USA was not part of the acquisition and based in Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, continues to operate throughout the U.S. Currently with over 240 locations across Canada, Pita Pit continues to seek franchisees, both in Canada and internationally along with suitable sites, generally in grocery-anchored centres, power centre and high traffic street and plaza sites in the 1200 to 1600 square foot range.
Foodtastic, 9300 TransCanada Hwy., Suite 310, St Laurent, Quebec H4S 1K5 (514/856-5555 www.foodtastic.ca)