Restaurateur bringing national Mediterranean chain to RiNo

Regina Bryant discovered Spitz 10 years ago on one of her regular trips to Salt Lake City, Utah, as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Now, the customer-turned-franchisee is opening her second Colorado outpost of the fast-casual Mediterranean eatery at 2615 Walnut St. in RiNo, formerly home to Park Burger.

Patrons walk up to a counter to order their doner wraps — a handheld pita stuffed with french fries, vegetables, sauces and a choice of chicken, beef, lamb or falafel — and get it delivered to their table.

The spot will also feature bowls, salads, gyros and fries alongside a bar serving local beer.

“If you’re getting your first taste of Spitz, I would suggest the street cart wrap and pita fries,” Bryant said. “That’s your initiation, and then you’ll get hooked.”

Construction is just about to start, and Bryant said the build-out is mostly cosmetic for the space since Park Burger was a full-running restaurant before closing in 2024. The 2,500-squ...