Board Member

Mehdi Zarhloul, CEO​

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. Afer 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 selecton 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 three corporate in Las Vegas and ten stores under development in the Houston Texas area.


Zarhloul’s heavy involvement with local non-profit organizations stems from his feelings of responsibility, as a Southern Nevada business owner, to give back to the community in meaningful ways. His mission to exhibit social responsibility and encourage his customers to get involved allows his restaurants to become a platform for giving back to local charities and engaging in community efforts. Lending a helping hand is something that comes naturally to him, and he instills this mentality into his employees and the corporate cultural brand. Mehdi has won several awards for his concept including Top 100 Fast Casual Movers & Shakers 2023 and Nevada’s Small Business of the Year 2018. 

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