Pitango Gelato Franchisee Signs Lease for Space in Old Town Alexandria, VA and a Development Agreement for Two Additional Stores

Pitango Gelato Franchise Company is excited to announce that franchisees Sam and Semy Lee signed a lease for a Pitango Gelato store in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. On behalf of the Lee family, Sam asserts they “are really thankful and excited for the opportunity to bring a Pitango into Alexandria.” The shop will offer house-spun artisanal gelato, freshly made baked-goods, and craft espresso drinks. The first Pitango franchise is located at 115 S. Union Street and is expected to open in the spring of 2024.

In addition, the Lees have executed a development agreement for two more stores in Northern Virginia, in Fairfax and Arlington.

About Pitango Gelato

Pitango Gelato is a Maryland restaurant group that focuses on crafting artisanal Italian gelato and sorbet. Pitango operates five gelato/coffee shops across Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Virginia, as well as a bakery/caféin Baltimore. Founded by Noah Dan in 2007, Pitango produces its own authentic Italian gelato and sorbet on a farm in Baltimore County using simple, natural ingredients like grass-fed organic milk, imported nuts and chocolates and fresh fruits. Every batch of gelato and sorbet is churned on site in each PitangoGelato shop to ensure peak freshness.