Food Truck
Our original format. Lower startup cost and a fast way to build a following before going brick-and-mortar.
- Breweries, festivals & events
- Private bookings & catering
- A path to a storefront
Franchise Opportunities
Bring the Spit to Your Street
Real Lebanese street food, built from scratch every morning. Now we're looking for partners to bring Pita My Shawarma to their own communities.
2018born on a food truck
24hrmarinade on every cone
100%scratch-made falafel
2proven formats
A Note From Our Founder
We Started With a Mail Truck and a Family Recipe
In 2018 I drove a retired mail truck 1,000 miles home and turned it into a kitchen. Two years later we opened on Butler Street in the middle of a pandemic. We know how to build this from the ground up, and we want to build the next one with you.
Jason Taylor, Founder
Why Pita My Shawarma
Fast Casual Without the Shortcuts
Guests can taste the difference between food that's made and food that's assembled. Our systems make the real thing repeatable.
A Craft Guests Notice
Hand-stacked cones, 24-hour marinades, and raw-chickpea falafel set us apart from frozen-and-reheat chains.
Truck-Tested Systems
Our menu and workflow were built in a 60-square-foot kitchen, so they run lean anywhere.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Dine-in, online ordering, catering, food truck events, and an evening wine & mezze program.
Hands-On Training
Learn every station in our Pittsburgh kitchen, from building cones to running catering orders.
Marketing That Works
Launch playbooks, local social, and the digital marketing that built our Pittsburgh following.
Founder-Level Support
We're still small enough that you'll work directly with the people who built the brand.
Ways to Own
Pick the Format That Fits Your Market
Restaurant
A full fast-casual storefront modeled on our Lawrenceville flagship, with counter service and online ordering.
- Dine-in, takeout & delivery
- Catering out of the same kitchen
- Neighborhood main streets
Restaurant + Wine & Mezze
Our flagship with an evening wine and small-plates program that keeps the room busy after lunch.
- Higher evening check averages
- Date-night & group crowd
- Where liquor licensing allows
Is This You?
Who We're Looking For
The Ideal Partner
- Loves hospitality and wants to be in the business, not just own it
- Restaurant, food service, or management experience
- Deep roots in the community they want to serve
- Willing to follow a proven recipe, literally
- Has the capital to open and grow a location
Figuring Out the Figures
Investment depends on format, market, and real estate. We share full details once we've gotten to know each other:
- Initial call to talk goals, market, and format
- Qualification questionnaire
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with fees, investment ranges, and requirements
The Process
From Inquiry to Opening Day
Inquiry
Email or call us. We read and answer every one personally.
Intro Call
A conversation about you, your market, and which format fits.
Disclosure
Review our FDD and talk with our team about the numbers.
Discovery Day
Spend a day in our Lawrenceville kitchen. Stack a cone. Taste everything.
Agreement
Sign, secure your territory, and start site selection with us.
Train & Open
Hands-on training, build-out support, and our team on-site for launch.
Questions
Franchise FAQ
How much does it cost to open a Pita My Shawarma?
It depends on the format and your market. A food truck costs far less to start than a full restaurant. Fees, total investment ranges, and financial requirements are all laid out in our Franchise Disclosure Document, which we share after an intro call.
Do I need restaurant experience?
It helps a lot, but passion for hospitality and strong management skills matter most. Our training covers every station, from cones to catering.
Where are you looking to expand?
We're starting with markets where we can support you closely, beginning around Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. If you're farther away, reach out anyway. Great partners can change our plans.
Can I start with a food truck and open a restaurant later?
Yes, and that's exactly how we did it. A truck is a great way to build a following and learn the business before committing to a storefront.
What training and support do you provide?
Hands-on training in our Pittsburgh kitchen, help with site selection and build-out, opening support on-site, launch marketing, and ongoing access to our team.
How long does it take to open?
Timelines vary with format, permitting, and real estate. A truck can be on the road much faster than a restaurant build-out. We'll map out a realistic timeline together.
Let's Talk
Request Franchise Information
Reach out with a bit about yourself, where you'd like to open, and which format interests you. We'll set up an intro call.
This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer can only be made through a Franchise Disclosure Document, and only in states where Pita My Shawarma is registered or exempt from registration.