News Summary
Salad and Go, the popular drive-thru salad chain, announces the closure of 41 locations across Texas, including all stores in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. This significant decision follows a recent leadership change and aims to refocus the brand amid rising industry challenges. Although North Texas locations are set to close by September 2025, Salad and Go will continue operations in other regions like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Employees express bittersweet feelings as this affects their communities, but the company plans to support its core mission of providing healthier fast-food options.
Attention, Texas: Big Changes for Salad and Go!
Hey there, Texas! We’ve got some news that’s binding our hearts just a little tighter this week. Salad and Go, the drive-thru salad chain that’s surely made its way into many of our lunch orders, has decided to close a whopping 41 locations. This includes each and every store in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Additionally, a few remaining locations in the Dallas Metro area and across Oklahoma will also be shuttered.
The Leadership Shakeup
This announcement comes just shy of five months after the appointment of a new CEO, Mike Tattersfield, who spent nearly a decade guiding Krispy Kreme. Now that’s a big bag of responsibility! While the new leadership envisions a stronger future, it seems necessary decisions had to be made. The goal is clear—refocus the brand and get it back on stable ground. Nobody said it was easy, right?
Where Do We Stand?
Once upon a time, Salad and Go operated more than 140 locations across states like Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada. But the dining scene is currently facing a bit of turbulence with broader industry challenges. With rising costs, inflation, and economic uncertainty causing some serious headaches, the move to close is admittedly tough but might just be essential for the salad chain’s survival.
The Road Ahead
While the timeline for the closures in North Texas remains a bit vague, employees have been alerted that all Houston-area locations are set to close up shop by Friday, September 19, 2025. But it’s not all bad news—Salad and Go will continue to serve you in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas, holding firm in those regions to keep the green goodness rolling.
The Mission Behind the Greens
If you didn’t know, Salad and Go began its journey back in 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona. With a mission to dish out healthier fast-food options, they’ve been offering fresh salads and wraps all priced typically under $10. Now that’s something you can feel good about munching on while you’re on the run!
Quick Expansion and Current Challenges
Prior to this wave of closures, the company was rapidly expanding its footprint—remember that central commissary kitchen that opened in Garland in 2024? It was designed to support this growth, but as it stands now, the closing of their Texas locations reflects some serious challenges in the food industry. The closures emphasize a broader trend where several high-profile restaurant brands are retreating from Texas, marking 2025 as a particularly challenging year.
Heartfelt Goodbye
So there you have it, Texas friends. As we move forward, let’s support one another and remember that there are still plenty of options out there for fresh and delightful meals. Stay tuned for more updates and let’s keep those positive vibes flowing!
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