Mehdi Zarhloul
Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Mehdi Zarhloul immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 to live the American dream and pursue his culinary passion. After graduating from Sanz School with a computer science degree in Washington DC, Zarhloul spent over 35 years in the hospitality industry where he managed many casual and fine dining restaurants throughout the globe including ten years as the Assistant Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. In 2006, Zarhloul moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he opened “Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill.” Crazy Pita has been rocketed to popularity and cemented as Las Vegas’s favorite eatery for over 17 years due to its amazing fresh-casual Mediterranean cuisine, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Crazy Pita’s menu selection includes signature dishes that are both tasty and healthy. In 2022, Mehdi Zarhloul decided to expand his vision by developing a national franchise program. Currently the company operates 3 corporate locations in Las Vegas and has 10 stores under development in the Houston, Texas area. Zarhloul has won several awards for his concept including Top 100 fast casual Movers & Shakers 2023 and Nevada’s Small Business of the Year 2018. Zarhloul’s heavy involvement with local nonprofit organizations stems from his feelings of responsibility, as a Southern Nevada business owner, to give back to the community in meaningful ways.
