News Summary
Salad and Go, the drive-thru restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads, will shut down all its Houston locations by September 19, 2025. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to refocus company efforts under new CEO Mike Tattersfield. The chain will also close 41 locations across Texas while maintaining operations in more prosperous markets like Dallas. The closures reflect challenges in the restaurant industry due to inflation and rising costs, prompting many chains to reassess their market presence.
Houston – Salad and Go, a popular drive-thru restaurant chain known for its fresh salads and healthy meal options, will close all its locations in the Houston area by September 19, 2025. This significant operational shift was announced during a company meeting attended by employees across Houston.
While Salad and Go is set to close a total of 41 locations throughout Texas—including those in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, as well as Oklahoma—there appears to be some uncertainty regarding the complete shutdown of all Texas locations. Employees reported varying details, with some indicating that a few locations in Dallas may remain open even after the major closures take effect.
CEO Mike Tattersfield, who has been at the helm since April, stated that these closures are part of a broader strategy to refocus the company’s efforts and strengthen its brand. Under Tattersfield’s leadership, the chain is aiming to concentrate resources in regions where they have already established a strong customer base.
The decision to pull back from the Houston market is surprising to many, especially considering Salad and Go’s rapid expansion in recent years. The chain began operations in 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona, and has grown to include approximately 140 locations across various states, including Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada before these recent closure announcements.
This withdrawal from Texas follows a challenging year for the restaurant industry, marked by inflation and rising operational costs. Many restaurants in the fast food and fast-casual dining sectors have reported declining revenues this year, and Salad and Go is no exception. The closures are part of an effort to navigate these economic challenges while continuing to innovate and improve the quality of their offerings.
Despite the closures in Houston and the uncertainty surrounding other Texas locations, Salad and Go plans to maintain a strong presence in the Dallas area. The chain will also continue operations in other markets, including Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas, where they can better leverage existing customer demand.
Salad and Go’s expansion strategy has shifted significantly since relocating its headquarters to Coppell, Texas. Under the previous leadership of Charlie Morrison, the chain embarked on aggressive growth, but recent decisions indicate a recalibration of that strategy as the company seeks to concentrate its resources more effectively.
The company’s retreat from the Houston market follows similar announcements from other restaurant chains, including the closures of Pinstripes and Hamburger Mary’s in 2025. As competition in the fast-casual segment increases and economic pressures mount, many chains are reconsidering their operational footprints and market strategies.
As employees and customers await further details, the lasting impact of Salad and Go’s closures will be closely monitored by industry analysts and patrons who have enjoyed the brand’s offerings. The chain’s efforts to strengthen its foundation in more prosperous markets suggest a tactical pivot aimed at ensuring long-term viability in a challenging economic landscape.
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Additional Resources
- Chron: Salad and Go Closes Locations
- Wikipedia: Salad and Go
- NRN: Salad and Go to Close Locations
- Google Search: Salad and Go closures
- PR Newswire: Salad and Go Expansion
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Restaurant
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